Human Resources Assistant

Are you a people person with great communication skills and a keen eye for detail?

If you’re looking for a new opportunity, to begin or grow your career in HR, we have the perfect role for you!

The Council of the Isles of Scilly are looking for a new part-time HR Assistant to join our small but friendly Human Resources team on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll be on the front line of HR queries, providing support across the whole Council, with professionalism and sensitivity. This is a varied role and you’ll be handling everything from HR administration to supporting our managers with business improvements.

To be a success in this role, you’ll need to be well-organised, methodical, and able to manage competing priorities on a daily basis, as well as:

• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to manage data efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and communication with staff and management.
• Tech-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage confidently and professionally.

Full training is provided.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting HR processes and ensuring policies are communicated effectively.
• Assisting in the provision of high-quality advice to staff and managers across the Council.
• Managing HR administration, payroll, invoices, employee records, and handling front-line HR queries.

Benefits include:

• A market leading employee benefits platform with access to 100s of retail discounts
• A generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days pro rata per annum plus bank holidays
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take on a rewarding role in HR, then please complete an application form and send to humanresources@scilly.gov.uk by Wednesday 26th March 2025