HR Assistant (Scale 5)
Job Category : Human Resources
Location : Lambeth Civic Centre, London Borough of Lambeth
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £121.65
Please note this is a hybrid role. Any two days of the week on site
Important: At least Intermediate Excel skill level required
We are looking to recruit a strong administrator to our Learning and Development team, working within the HR function. We’d like someone with experience working with an HR platform (we use Oracle but it doesn’t need to be that) and who can manage a busy and varied workload with minimal supervision.
This role would be a great opportunity for someone looking to build on and develop their existing admin skills.
Core Skills
Understands what databases are used at the Council and how data is gathered, organised and extracted
Understands what a career pathway is and how they could be deployed across the Council
Inform and advise managers and employees about HR Policy & Procedure and implement guidelines in relation to the Policy & Procedure
Utilise the Contact Point system and the information it provides to understand the correct HR team to direct the work to
Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues in the Council
Provide accurate and appropriate advice to line managers in order to train and support them to follow processes effectively and with minimal risk
Implement guidelines on HR Policy & Procedure (as well as processes and principles), in order to keep employees and line managers aware of the latest practice and their responsibilities
Ability to learn appropriate UK employment and discrimination law and apply this in their role in order to ensure employee’s rights are protected the Council is not subject to any legal challenge
Ability to evaluate data and establish key insights, identify and highlight key trends / changes to trends in financial, people and / or performance indicators (when approaching HR casework)
Core Competencies
Understand common issues based on existing knowledge, suggests improvements to current ways of working, completes tasks independently in a timely manner
Ability to analyse and interpret data to identify and highlight key trends, as well as integrate external sources of data to ensure a broad level of analysis
Ability to communicate appropriately using approved methods for the target audience. Inform others in a simple and easy way, and clarify to check understanding
Ability to collect and synthesize relevant data to analyse complex problems and evaluate situations based on previous experience
Recommended Jobs
Data & AI Strategy Manager
Job Description Job Role : Data & Applied Intelligence Strategy Manager Location : London Career Level: Manager Accenture is a leading professional services company that provides a wid…
Managing Editor (FTC 12 Months)
Why Join Us? Shape your future: This is a high-impact role with opportunities for real progression and the chance to shape the future of the EMJ brand. Comprehensive health coverage: You'll re…
Regional Vice President Sales- EMEA
About Glean: Glean is the Work AI platform that helps everyone work smarter with AI. What began as the industrys most advanced enterprise search has evolved into a full-scale Work AI ecosystem pow…
Site Manager Role Available - Camden - January 2026
School Status & Location Sector: Prestigious Independent School, Inner London. Borough: Camden. Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. The Opportunity & School P…
Kitchen Porter *Full Time*
&##127775; Join Our Global Family at RIU Hotels & Resorts! At RIU Hotels & Resorts , we’ve been shaping unforgettable experiences for over 70 years. With over 100 hotels in 20+ countries, we are a…
Drama ECT - Boys’ Secondary School in Wandsworth
Drama ECT – Boys’ Secondary School in Wandsworth (January Start) Location: Wandsworth Start Date: January Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale School Informatio…
SEN TA | Bromley | January 2026
Are you a dedicated and compassionate SEN TA looking for a rewarding role from January 2026? Would you like to support pupils with additional needs within a nurturing primary school in Bromley? We …
Financial Controller
Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) and lead month-end close Perform variance analysis vs. budget and prior year Ensure accurate revenue recognition, WIP, accrual…