Job Description
3 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• HR Culture Assistant within the HR Organisational Development (HROD) service at Plymouth City Council, supporting the delivery of a customer-focused HR consultancy service.
• The role provides an entry-level opportunity to develop a career in Human Resources, acting as a first point of contact for HR queries and assisting with key HR processes including job evaluation and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• A flexible, hybrid position combining office-based work in Plymouth with remote working.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries, triaging queries from employees and managers.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the HROD function.
• Coordinate grading requests and maintain accurate job evaluation records.
• Support the administration of job evaluation processes and documentation.
• Promote and coordinate employee financial wellbeing initiatives, including salary sacrifice schemes.
• Maintain accurate HR records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist in delivering a customer-focused HR advisory service across the Council.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of HR queries.
Skills/Experience:
• Interest in pursuing a career in HR.
• Studying towards or holding a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (desirable).
• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role (desirable).
• Good understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office systems.
• Customer service skills with a proactive and professional approach.
• Basic understanding of HR processes and employment practices (desirable).
• Awareness of local government HR practices (advantageous).
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Contract duration: 12 weeks (starting 11 May 2026).
• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Location: Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth (hybrid working available).
• Rate: £20.29 per hour Umbrella.
Requirements
• Interest in pursuing a career in HR. • Studying towards or holding a qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) (desirable). • Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role (desirable). • Good understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Good organisational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively. • IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office systems. • Customer service skills with a proactive and professional approach. • Basic understanding of HR processes and employment practices (desirable). • Awareness of local government HR practices (advantageous).