HR Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,711 to £30,060 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Crewe, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cheshire East |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3170 |
Summary
This role will focus on first line advice to managers in relation to HR Operations, providing clear and accurate information about HR policies, practices, initiatives, and procedures. It will also provide general support in the delivery of HR services across the four directorates within the council.
The post-holder will be required to have, be undertaking or willing to undertake the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will provide clear and accurate information in respect of the range of HR policies, practices, initiatives, and procedures in order to provide guidelines to managers and staff and ensure compliance with national and local conditions of service as well as the Council’s values and behaviours
The delivery of a resolution at the point of first contact with all queries raised and where it is not possible,
proactively own where the query needs to go to ensure a resolution is found.
Supporting managers, in conjunction with the Transactional Service Centre, in the effective, accurate and timely processing of employee lifecycle through Unit 4.
The analysis, evaluation and interpretation of complex workforce information to ensure that managers have up-to-date information with which to inform HR decisions.
YOU WILL HAVE
• Level 3 HR Apprenticeship and working toward (or committed to) undertaking the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship
• Have successful experience of working in HR environment.
• The ability to interpret terms conditions of employment and regulations etc
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, IT packages etc
• Skills to analyse information/data and present information clearly
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible approach to work
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the ‘In this job you will need’ section within the attached job description and person specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. No credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• A shared cost AVC scheme - the opportunity to enhance your pension savings while enjoying significant tax and National Insurance contribution (NIC) savings.
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sara Duncalf, Head of HR at sara.duncalf@cheshireeast.gov.uk
The post-holder will be required to have, be undertaking or willing to undertake the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will provide clear and accurate information in respect of the range of HR policies, practices, initiatives, and procedures in order to provide guidelines to managers and staff and ensure compliance with national and local conditions of service as well as the Council’s values and behaviours
The delivery of a resolution at the point of first contact with all queries raised and where it is not possible,
proactively own where the query needs to go to ensure a resolution is found.
Supporting managers, in conjunction with the Transactional Service Centre, in the effective, accurate and timely processing of employee lifecycle through Unit 4.
The analysis, evaluation and interpretation of complex workforce information to ensure that managers have up-to-date information with which to inform HR decisions.
YOU WILL HAVE
• Level 3 HR Apprenticeship and working toward (or committed to) undertaking the Level 5 HR Apprenticeship
• Have successful experience of working in HR environment.
• The ability to interpret terms conditions of employment and regulations etc
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, IT packages etc
• Skills to analyse information/data and present information clearly
• Effective teamwork and communication skills
• Flexible approach to work
To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role, please view the ‘In this job you will need’ section within the attached job description and person specification document.
In return we are able to offer:
• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. No credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• A shared cost AVC scheme - the opportunity to enhance your pension savings while enjoying significant tax and National Insurance contribution (NIC) savings.
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sara Duncalf, Head of HR at sara.duncalf@cheshireeast.gov.uk