What's involved with this role: Temporary HR Assistant / Admin – Human Resources Reference no: TWFRS 5089814909490 Pay rate: £12.18 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 35-37 Monday to Friday, normal working hours This opening assignment is for 6 months City: SUNDERLAND, Tyne & Wear Minute taking skills and experience are essential for this role An HR Assistant is required, under the guidance of the HR Advisor, to undertake the support and delivery of duties within the function which contribute to the provision of an excellent service, whilst ensuring the effective use of resources. To support department managers in the delivery of exceptional services to our community and key stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact to the HR Department by providing cover for the Helpdesk and a full range of administrative and clerical support, delivering excellence in customer service. Carry out all clerical support tasks required by the department e.g. input of accurate data/information, maintenance of electronic and paper based office systems, production of all documentation using MS Office suite, use of the HR Management database and responsible for the day to day maintenance of the Helpdesk activity log undertaking any appropriate action. Provide support and cover the workload of the other HR Assistant during their absence and to carry out relevant duties to ensure the services of the function are delivered efficiently Undertake word processing duties including the preparation and maintenance of standard letters and a range of documentation. Oversee the department filing systems including appropriate storage and disposal of paper based, electronic and confidential documentation appropriately. Be responsible for the production and issue of the identity and access cards in use throughout the Service. Responsible for the effective organisation of meetings and events including the preparation of resources e.g. booking venues/refreshments/equipment and take minutes when required. Provide relevant support in various recruitment and selection activities as required. Attend careers events in order to promote the Fire and Rescue Service. Ensure all departmental stationary requirements are maintained. NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobstclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items: Experience: Minute taking skills and experience. Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role or context and ideally within a public sector organisation. Skills & Abilities: Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite). Good communication and organisational skills. Minute taking skills. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the job role to help support your application (and help us to help you) – please give full details within your CV document. SC Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please