Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant (12-month fixed term contract – end of June 2027)

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Up to £30,000 plus competitive benefits package, including 38 days annual leave (inc. of statutory holidays)

Location: Liverpool City Region

Hybrid working (3 days on site and 2 from home).

Free on-site parking included

I’ve exclusively partnered with my client to help them find an experienced HR Assistant for period of 12 months to cover maternity leave.

My client is a values-driven not-for-profit organisation who are committed to making a positive impact in the community they serve.

Working closely with HR Advisors and reporting directly into the Head of HR and OD, you will be responsible for the whole employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding. This will include a wide range of generalist HR duties, including recruitment, absence management and HR Administration.

Key responsibilities for the HR Assistant:

• Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes, including attending and advising on interview panels.
• Managing sickness absence administration and providing initial support.
• Processing contract and payroll amendments.
• Developing and updating HR content for the intranet and newsletters.
• Maintaining and updating HR systems.
• Assisting with training coordination, including room bookings and logistics.
• Responding to and triaging HR queries, resolving issues at first point of contact wherever possible and escalating them where need be.

Key requirements for the HR Assistant:

• Proven experience in an HR Administration or an HR Operations role.
• Previous experience in recruitment, including advertising posts, arranging interviews and participating in or advising on interview panels.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with data protection standards.
• Exposure to and advising on low level Employee Relations matters including absence management.
• Managing your own workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You will be comfortable juggling multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using digital tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams).
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence on the phone and face-to-face, not just via email.
• A calm, mature, and measured approach to handling queries and situations.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.

If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.