Location: Portadown Library – Human Resources Department Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (36 hours per week) Hourly Rate: £13.63 per hour Contract: Temporary ongoing About the Role We are recruiting an HR Assistant to support the busy HR Department across key functions including Resourcing, Employee Services, Health & Wellbeing, Employee Relations, and Learning & Development. Working as part of the Business Support team, the successful candidate will provide high‑quality administrative and HR support, maintain accurate HR systems, and ensure effective communication across the organisation. This role is ideal for an organised, people‑focused administrator who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities • Provide day‑to‑day administrative support across HR functions • Support recruitment activities including processing applications, issuing contracts, and panel administration • Maintain accurate employee, applicant, and agency worker records • Respond to routine HR queries professionally and confidentially • Assist with HR correspondence, staff communications and diary management • Prepare meeting arrangements, interviews, training sessions, documentation and statistics • Input and extract data using HR systems and Microsoft Office • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders • Assist with governance, data protection compliance, and statutory returns (All responsibilities taken from the official job description) [HR AssistaJD Feb 26 | PDF] Essential Criteria Candidates must meet one of the following: Qualifications & Experience ✔ Five GCSEs (A–C) including English & Maths and at least 1 year’s administrative experience OR ✔ At least 3 years’ relevant administrative experience (no formal qualifications required) Skills & Knowledge ✔ Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) ✔ Experience using computerised systems to input/extract data ✔ Excellent written and verbal communication ✔ Ability to work in a team ✔ Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines