Job Description

HR Administrative Assistant (Public Sector) - Craigavon
Location: Craigavon (with occasional travel across the Borough)
Salary: 27,254 - 29,064 per annum (Scale 4 SCP 9-13)
Hours: 37 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (Flexi time available)
Contract: 6 month contract (may be extended)
Ashton Recruitment is currently recruiting an HR Administrative Assistant on behalf of our public sector client based in Banbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administration professional with strong customer service and HR support experience to join a busy Human Resources team.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in HR administration, recruitment support, employee onboarding and general office administration, looking to secure a position within the public sector.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support within the Human Resources & Organisational Development Department, supporting recruitment processes, HR documentation and wider departmental operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Preparing recruitment and HR documentation
• Processing job applications and updating internal systems
• Preparing interview packs and arranging interview logistics
• Acting as first point of contact for recruitment and HR enquiries
• Supporting pre-employment checks including AccessNI processing
• Preparing correspondence for successful and unsuccessful candidates
• Supporting employee onboarding including induction packs and employee files
• Liaising with Payroll regarding new starters, leavers and contract changes
• Calculating annual leave entitlements and maintaining leave records
• Updating HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records in line with GDPR
• Processing purchase orders, invoices and monthly accounts administration
• Providing general clerical and secretarial support including filing, photocopying and mail handling

Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in:

• General administration / office support
• Customer service or dealing with the public
• Using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise workload, prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in accounts administration, invoice processing or purchase orders
• Additional relevant qualifications

Additional Information

• This post is subject to a satisfactory Basic AccessNI check
• The role is based in Banbridge, with occasional travel to other locations across the Borough

Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business.

Skills Required