Job Description
6 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Assistant HR Information Officer will support the HR Data & Management Information Service within the Human Resources & Organisational Development division.
• This varied role involves coordinating the Council’s Job Evaluation (JE) scheme, administering the honorarium process, supporting Occupational Health (OH) contract administration, and providing general administrative and project support.
• The post requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Training will be provided for JE and DBS processes where needed.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Support the delivery of the Council’s Job Evaluation (JE) scheme, including coordinating panels, preparing documentation, liaising with managers, and maintaining records.
• Provide administrative support to the honorarium process, reviewing requests for accuracy and compliance, and liaising with managers and HR colleagues.
• Assist in administering the Occupational Health contract, recording queries, logging invoices, and attending quarterly contract meetings.
• Carry out DBS eligibility assessments, providing guidance and scrutiny to managers and HR colleagues (full training provided).
• Edit and maintain HR content on the Council intranet.
• Provide information and guidance to managers and staff regarding HR processes.
• Offer administrative and project support to the Head of Service as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post, complying with Council policies, Data Protection/GDPR, and health and safety regulations.
Skills/Experience:
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Knowledge of HR processes, Public Sector context, and HR policies.
• Experience of liaising effectively with managers and colleagues.
• Experience of digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint) and editing written content (desirable).
• Understanding of equal opportunities policies and commitment to Council values.
• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent experience.
Additional Information:
• Hours: 35 per week (09:00–17:00).
• Location: The Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Requirements
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly. • Knowledge of HR processes, Public Sector context, and HR policies. • Experience of liaising effectively with managers and colleagues. • Experience of digital platforms (e.g., SharePoint) and editing written content (desirable). • Understanding of equal opportunities policies and commitment to Council values. • Educated to A-level standard or equivalent experience.