HR Assistant – Part Time – Consett

Job Title: HR Assistant (Part-Time, Fixed Term)

Location: Consett, Durham
Working Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible days/time)
Contract Type: Fixed Term – until December 2025

The Company:

Our client is a global, fast-moving company focused on security and innovation, driven by a genuine commitment to their people. This team helps businesses protect products, revenue, and supply chains using a variety of solutions.

Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive HR Assistant to join the HR team and provide essential support across all areas of Human Resources. This part-time, fixed-term role offers a varied workload and excellent exposure to all aspects of HR, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

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Organising employee council meetings and taking minutes

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Coordinating Long Service Awards, including payments, trophies, and certificates

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Supporting employee engagement initiatives and events

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Assisting with the Catalytic Coaching programme

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Monitoring staff absence and ensuring all relevant forms are completed by managers and employees

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Supporting HR projects as directed by the HR Director

Recruitment & Onboarding:

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Assisting with recruitment processes, including advertising, arranging interviews, and preparing employment contracts

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Planning and organising HR inductions

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Ensuring new starters are set up on all relevant systems and benefits

HR Administration:

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Maintaining and updating HR systems, including ADP

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Preparing monthly headcount reports and ensuring HR compliance and accurate record keeping

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Producing reports as required

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Supporting HR administration for other UK and international locations when needed

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Processing leavers and organising training sessions

Employee Relations:

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Arranging disciplinary and grievance hearings and taking meeting notes

This varied HR Assistant role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute across multiple HR functions and make a real impact within the team.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

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Proven administrative experience

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Previous experience working in an HR role

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

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Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Desirable:

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Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Why Should You Apply?

This part-time, fixed-term HR Assistant role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to develop their HR career further. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of HR activities, while working for a company that genuinely values its employees and their development.

If you’re organised, motivated, and adaptable, this HR Assistant role could be your next career move — apply today!

Salary:

Job Type: Contract, Temporary, Part Time

Location: Consett, County Durham