Carlisle City Council, HR Administrator, Carlisle

Job Description
This is an exciting time to join Carlisle City Council as it begins its journey towards Local Government Reorganisation. Working in a generalist HR team you will receive exposure to the full breadth of life in Human Resources. This placement will suit someone who is interested in the Human Resources profession and wishes to gain some insight and experience in this field.

The job will be varied and busy and working with a great team who will support and mentor you all the way. You will support the day-to-day administration which will free up some time for other members of the team to focus on data retention activity. Tasks will include;
• Support internal and external enquiries and requests including monitoring and administering the team shared email account.
• Assist with the process of recruitment including uploading vacancies to various online job sites, log applications received, email candidates with updates/interview invitations, issue reference requests etc.
• Organize and maintain personnel records including data input, photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Compile and maintain paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday leave and sickness absence.
• Resetting passwords for the employee self-serve system.

Whilst employed by the Council you will have the opportunity to apply for internal vacancies, where you are able to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria to be considered.

Essential skills and requirements:
Interested in gaining experience of the Human Resources profession. Ability to demonstrate sound attention to detail along with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders / customers including employees, managers, councillors and the wider team.

Working pattern:
25 hours. Flexible: Working over 4 or 5 days a week.

Hourly rate of pay:
National Minimum Wage

Job placement location:
Carlisle