HR Assistant Swindon Contract £12.69 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced HR Assistant / Human Resources Assistant. To deliver operational excellence across a range of HR processes including HR Advisory, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Contracts, FOIs DBSs and Invoices. The role holder will also act as the key liaison for the team in supporting the payroll function in escalating payroll related issues across the Council. This role will also engage in non-complex casework in respect of absence management, grievance and disciplinary as required. Accountabilities: Makes judgements on prioritisation of work to manage workload and respond to urgent requests, supported and directed by the Team Leader and service manager where appropriate Responds to customer demand on the HR Function, supporting casework, Absence data and cases, recruitment, workforce reporting, systems support, learning and / or organisation development Acts as a first point of contact for the HR function, resolving process or policy application-based queries and basic data access request, and triaging other requests and connecting to the relevant individual within the HR Function as required To demonstrate flexibility whilst working across various HR teams to support workload peaks and troughs, developing knowledge and experience across all teams Uses HR systems and databases appropriately to record all work actions, ensuring accurate information is stored in line with information and record management policies Maintains compliance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and confidentiality of employee information and the Council's data Drives a culture of continuous improvement through the HR Function by identifying opportunities to make changes to ways of working to reduce support requests and to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR Function's operations To develop working relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues, and collaborate to help support with various ideas and solutions for the HR Function The above is not an exhaustive list and the role holder may be required to undertake additional or alternative tasks and duties as the needs of the business dictate, provided they are within the individual's capabilities and skills set at an appropriate level. Variation This is a description of the job as required at the date shown. It is the practice of this Authority to periodically examine job descriptions, update them and ensure that they relate to the job performed, or to incorporate any proposed changes. This procedure will be conducted by the appropriate manager in consultation with the post holder. Financial responsibilities: This role has no direct budget accountability. Management responsibilities: This role has no management/supervisory responsibilities. Values and Behaviours: We strive to underpin our culture through strong management and authentic leadership, this means getting the management basics right, and ensuring what we commit to individually and collectively, we own and demonstrate accountability aiming to get things right first time. Building on this we also expect everyone at SBC to demonstrative and live our organisational values and behaviours, this mean in our work we are: Connected: We put Swindon and its people at the heart of everything we do. We display a communication and behaviour style that promotes a positive Council identity in connecting with residents, customers, colleagues and other stakeholders ensuring a partnership approach to delivering our vision. Always asking, is this what I am doing in the best interests of Swindon and its people. Resilient: We are forward thinking and work smart We seek to identify where things can be improved, ensuring this learning is embedded, evaluated and built upon through a strong approach to continuous organisational development. Brave: We respect and work together with our colleagues and customers to achieve success We act in an emotionally intelligent way, setting positive examples around accountability, risk and governance. This will be delivered through developing ourselves and our teams to achieve the highest possible levels of productivity and performance. PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise. The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer