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Job Details
* Category: Human Resources
* Location: 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
* Hours Per Week: 36.00
* Start Date: Immediate start
* Start Time: 09:00
* End Time: 17:00
* Salary: £14.93
The Role
We are seeking to appoint two Interim HR Assistants for at least 3 months. The primary focus will be recruiting hard-to-fill vacancies across Southwark’s Adults and Children’s services, including Social Workers and Occupational Therapists. Responsibilities include onboarding new starters professionally and proactively, ensuring a seamless experience, and providing additional HR operational support to a busy HR Business Partnering team, including supporting projects and ER casework administration.
About You
The ideal candidate will be able to support managers with daily recruitment queries, escalate issues when necessary, and work efficiently to maintain recruitment timelines. You should be a self-starter, team-oriented, and capable of carrying out pre-employment checks such as right-to-work verifications and other clearances, both domestic and international. Proficiency in HR and recruitment systems for data management is essential. If you are interested in joining a progressive HR team and meet these criteria, we look forward to your application.
Knowledge & Qualifications
* Evidence of ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn
* Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and recruitment procedures
Experience
* Proven experience as an HR Assistant or similar role in HR or administration
* Experience supporting bespoke recruitment campaigns, including international roles and using various advertising methods
Skills & Competencies
* Familiarity with hiring practices (screening, interviews, assessment, onboarding)
* Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
* Attention to detail, ability to work independently and under pressure
* Effective communication skills, both written and oral
* Proficiency with IT packages for data entry, analysis, and reporting
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