Human Resources Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,796 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 January 2026 |
| Location: | Tamworth, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Tamworth Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: |
Summary
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
CORPORATE SERVICES
Human Resources Assistant
£24,796 per annum pro rata
Home working contract
16 hours per week over 4 days
Temporary for 12 months
(subject to funding this may extend to two years)
Working for Tamworth Borough Council is more than just a job, it’s about making life better for the people who live and work in the Borough. We recognise that everybody who works at Tamworth Borough Council is key to successfully delivering its aims and objectives. We can’t do this without skilled and ambitious workforce working in a positive environment empowered to do their best.
We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our team and help support the employee experience from start to finish.
Why this role is exciting
The role offers an exciting opportunity to support the daily HR operation, helping to shape a positive workplace culture and contribute to organisational success. As part of a supportive HR and Payroll team that values your ideas and input, you will make a genuine difference to your colleagues' experience. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
What you’ll do
• Support daily HR operations and activities including recruitment, onboarding, absence, and training.
• Respond to lower-level HR queries, providing professional and effective advice to colleagues and managers.
• Get hands-on with HR systems (Tensor, iTrent, E-Learning, e-fins) and help us drive process improvements.
• Support the coordination and administration of training courses and help develop new HR templates and processes.
• Compile and provide management information, support meetings, and help to ensure our HR admin runs like clockwork.
• Take on a variety of tasks, from raising purchase orders to maintaining absence records and associated reporting —no two days are the same.
What we are looking for
• Experience in administration.
• Confident with Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient, resourceful, and able to handle challenging situations with professionalism.
• Personal credibility, integrity, and a genuine commitment to customer care.
• An ability to focus and complete tasks within set deadlines
This is a home working contract and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check and medical clearance.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Gibson, Senior HR Officer, on 01827 709232, or Lisa Colclough, HR Officer, on 01827 709227.
For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Interview date: 6 February 2026
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified.
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.
We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council.
Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
CORPORATE SERVICES
Human Resources Assistant
£24,796 per annum pro rata
Home working contract
16 hours per week over 4 days
Temporary for 12 months
(subject to funding this may extend to two years)
Working for Tamworth Borough Council is more than just a job, it’s about making life better for the people who live and work in the Borough. We recognise that everybody who works at Tamworth Borough Council is key to successfully delivering its aims and objectives. We can’t do this without skilled and ambitious workforce working in a positive environment empowered to do their best.
We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join our team and help support the employee experience from start to finish.
Why this role is exciting
The role offers an exciting opportunity to support the daily HR operation, helping to shape a positive workplace culture and contribute to organisational success. As part of a supportive HR and Payroll team that values your ideas and input, you will make a genuine difference to your colleagues' experience. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
What you’ll do
• Support daily HR operations and activities including recruitment, onboarding, absence, and training.
• Respond to lower-level HR queries, providing professional and effective advice to colleagues and managers.
• Get hands-on with HR systems (Tensor, iTrent, E-Learning, e-fins) and help us drive process improvements.
• Support the coordination and administration of training courses and help develop new HR templates and processes.
• Compile and provide management information, support meetings, and help to ensure our HR admin runs like clockwork.
• Take on a variety of tasks, from raising purchase orders to maintaining absence records and associated reporting —no two days are the same.
What we are looking for
• Experience in administration.
• Confident with Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient, resourceful, and able to handle challenging situations with professionalism.
• Personal credibility, integrity, and a genuine commitment to customer care.
• An ability to focus and complete tasks within set deadlines
This is a home working contract and the majority of duties will be carried out at home, however, employees will be contractually required to attend site on two days per month for team meetings, 121 meetings, etc. Employees may also be required to attend a site for meetings, collaborative work or to undertake work related activities. Site attendance will constitute no more than 40% of working time and includes the contractual 2 days per month.
We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check and medical clearance.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Gibson, Senior HR Officer, on 01827 709232, or Lisa Colclough, HR Officer, on 01827 709227.
For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs.
Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@tamworth.gov.uk.
Closing date: 25 January 2026
Interview date: 6 February 2026
In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified.
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.
We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council.
Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty as outlined in section 78 of the Immigration Act 2016, to serve the public it is vital that those working in public facing roles can communicate in English with members of the public receiving local authority services.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.