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[Fulltime] HR Assistant (Maternity Cover) at The Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:02 +0100

HR Assistant (Maternity Cover)
York/Hybrid
£24,839.36 per annum (FTE £31,049.20 per annum)
12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Part Time (28 hours per week)

We’re looking for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join our People Shared Services team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

About the role

Working as part of a busy People Team, you’ll provide a high-quality HR administration service across the employee lifecycle, supporting areas including recruitment, employee changes, absence, learning and development and employee benefits.

You’ll maintain accurate and confidential employee records, process new starters and changes on our HR and payroll system, prepare contracts and other HR documentation and respond to queries from colleagues, candidates and managers. You’ll also support pre-employment and compliance checks, including right to work, references and DBS checks, as well as Occupational Health referrals and regular data audits.

As a first point of contact for general HR enquiries, you’ll provide straightforward guidance on policies and processes, escalating more complex matters where appropriate. You’ll also have the opportunity to support wider People Team projects and identify ways we can continue to improve our systems and processes.

This is a varied role where accuracy, organisation and great customer service are key.

About you

You’ll have solid experience of HR administration within a busy environment and a good understanding of employment legislation and HR processes. Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities, you’ll have excellent attention to detail and be confident working accurately to deadlines. You’ll be a strong communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues at all levels and provide a friendly, professional and responsive service.

You’ll be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as HR software systems, and will be confident handling sensitive and confidential information. You’ll be proactive, flexible and willing to use your initiative to solve problems and improve ways of working.

A CIPD/Level 3 qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.

How to apply

If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV and supporting information via our online application platform.

The closing date for applications is 8th November 2026

Interviews will take place on tbc

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Additional Information

Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background.

We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

In support of our approach to flexible working, we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full-time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part-time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part-time work and, if part-time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.

At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home with an expectation of one day in the office a week.

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace. For details about our benefits click here: JRF Benefits

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.

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[Fulltime] HR Advisor at Tyne Coast College

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:02 +0100

HR Advisor

Location: South Shields and Wallsend

Salary: £39,669 - £47,439 per annum

Are you a proactive HR professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Do you thrive on building strong relationships, providing expert advice and helping organisations create positive workplaces where people can succeed?

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated HR Advisor to join our HR team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide a professional generalist HR advisory service across the College, supporting managers and employees on a wide range of people matters while contributing to strategic workforce initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will work closely with leaders across curriculum and professional service areas, providing expert advice on employee relations, organisational change, recruitment, attendance management, policy development and employment legislation. You will manage a diverse caseload, coach managers through complex people issues and contribute to the development of a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

A key aspect of this role is leading the College's staff wellbeing agenda, including coordinating wellbeing initiatives, analysing workforce data and maintaining the College's participation in the Better Health at Work Award.

About You

We are looking for an HR professional who can demonstrate:

Significant experience providing a generalist HR advisory service within a complex organisation.

Strong knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and employee relations.

Experience managing a varied HR casework portfolio independently.

The ability to influence, challenge and support managers at all levels.

Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.

Experience of using HR systems and workforce data to identify trends and inform action.

A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.

You will hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or above (or equivalent experience) and be passionate about delivering a professional, customer-focused HR service.

Why Join Us?

At Tyne Coast College, you'll join a supportive HR team committed to making a positive impact on the employee experience. You'll have the opportunity to influence organisational development, lead meaningful wellbeing initiatives and contribute to the success of an ambitious and values-driven college.

Closing date: 25th October 2026

Shortlist date: 26th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

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[Fulltime] HR Advisor at Greatwell Homes

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0100

HR Advisor

Wellingborough - Hybrid Working

£37,910

We are looking for a confident and proactive HR Advisor to join our HR & Payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters, help shape people practices, and support managers across the business in delivering high-quality employment advice.

Does that sound like you? If so, keep reading about this exciting opportunity.

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a first line of support for a broad range of HR matters, providing impartial advice and guidance to ensure our policies and procedures are applied consistently and in accordance with employment law and best practice.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Acting as the first line of support in HR, providing advice and support for employee relations issues, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant advice and support.
Ensuring all HR processes operate effectively in compliance with organisation policy and legislative requirements.
Supporting with HR projects across the organisation.
Working with the Payroll & Pensions Officer to ensure that an effective payroll service is provided, including but not limited to, providing payroll information in a timely manner and maintaining the HR system.
Supporting with payroll and HR compliance, including DBS checks, GDPR, and reporting to regulatory bodies.
Supporting the recruitment of new employees, including the on-boarding process and completion of HR inductions.
Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures and guidance.
Playing an active role in promoting Equality, Diversity & Inclusion across the organisation.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is confident providing practical HR advice and who can build positive relationships with people at all levels of the organisation.

You will have:

CIPD Level 5 in HR Management (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience in an HR Advisor or similar role.
Experience of supporting and managing a broad range of HR issues such as grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, occupational health referrals and capability.
Experience of working with and maintaining accurate data within HR and recruitment systems.
A strong understanding of employment legislation and its practical application in the workplace.
Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business.
The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

About us:

At Greatwell Homes, we own and manage around 5,000 homes with a £23 million turnover, and our mission is to “partner with customers and communities to shape places people are proud to call home.”

We’re proud to be a progressive, forward-thinking housing association, committed to delivering excellent services for our customers and a great working environment for our colleagues.

In return you will benefit from:

25 days annual leave
Health cash plan (following probation)
Flexible working arrangements
Access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

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