Resourcing & People Administrator

Job title: Resourcing & People Assistant
Location: Seaham SR7 (On-site – minimum 1 days per week, normally Thursdays)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary 3 months
Weekly Hours: 35 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for a Resourcing & People Assistant to join a busy and supportive People team on an initial 3-month temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to gain or further develop experience within HR and recruitment. You will play a key role in supporting recruitment processes, employee lifecycle administration, and maintaining accurate HR records.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the Resourcing & People team.
• Manage shared HR and recruitment inboxes, responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Support recruitment activities, including preparing and posting job adverts and assisting with recruitment administration.
• Assist with new starter, employee changes, and leaver processes, preparing relevant documentation and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate employee records using the HR system (iTrent).
• Produce and distribute reports to support people data analysis and reporting requirements.
• Process invoices and support payment administration activities.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information security requirements.

• Previous administrative experience within an office environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience within an HR or People function would be highly advantageous.
• Experience using HR systems, particularly iTrent, is desirable.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it would be beneficial.