HR Assistant (Local Authority)
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17.53 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southwark, South East London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | OR25675 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking three HR Assistants to join our client, Southwark Council.
Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Hours: 36 per week
Start date: 08 April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks (likely to be extended)
Employment type: Temporary
Rate: PAYE £17.53 per hour / Umbrella £22.78 per hour
About the Client
Southwark Council is a large, diverse London local authority delivering high‑quality services to residents, businesses and partners. The HR Operations function provides essential support across the organisation, ensuring efficient, compliant and customer‑focused HR service delivery.
The Role
The HR Assistants will support the HR Operations team in delivering a responsive, accurate and professional service across a range of HR processes. Working within a busy, high‑volume environment, the post holders will contribute to the smooth running of HR transactional activity, ensuring all work is completed in line with organisational policies, procedures and service standards.
This role sits within HR Services & Systems and forms part of the wider Governance & Assurance structure.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and transactional support across HR Operations
Process HR documentation accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems
Support recruitment, onboarding and employment lifecycle activities
Respond to queries from employees, managers and stakeholders, ensuring excellent customer service
Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and wider services
Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in an HR, administrative or business support role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to follow processes and maintain confidentiality at all times
Location: 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH
Hours: 36 per week
Start date: 08 April 2026
Duration: 12 weeks (likely to be extended)
Employment type: Temporary
Rate: PAYE £17.53 per hour / Umbrella £22.78 per hour
About the Client
Southwark Council is a large, diverse London local authority delivering high‑quality services to residents, businesses and partners. The HR Operations function provides essential support across the organisation, ensuring efficient, compliant and customer‑focused HR service delivery.
The Role
The HR Assistants will support the HR Operations team in delivering a responsive, accurate and professional service across a range of HR processes. Working within a busy, high‑volume environment, the post holders will contribute to the smooth running of HR transactional activity, ensuring all work is completed in line with organisational policies, procedures and service standards.
This role sits within HR Services & Systems and forms part of the wider Governance & Assurance structure.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative and transactional support across HR Operations
Process HR documentation accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity across HR systems
Support recruitment, onboarding and employment lifecycle activities
Respond to queries from employees, managers and stakeholders, ensuring excellent customer service
Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and wider services
Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and confidentiality requirements
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in an HR, administrative or business support role
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to follow processes and maintain confidentiality at all times