Job Description

About The Role

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional HR support and making a real difference in the employee experience? We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented

HR Assistant

to join our dynamic team of HR professionals.



As our

HR Assistant

, you'll be the friendly and knowledgeable first point of contact for HR queries, supporting employees and candidates via phone, email, MS Teams, and in person. You'll play a key role in ensuring smooth HR operations across the entire employee lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as the first line of HR support, resolving queries or escalating them as needed. Providing comprehensive administrative support from recruitment and onboarding to contract changes and leavers. Supporting quarterly corporate inductions and conducting exit interviews. Maintaining and updating key HR systems including Resourcelink (HRIS), Eploy (ATS), and our e-learning platform. Assisting with recruitment campaigns, creating promotional materials, and representing our employer brand at events. Coordinating learning and development activities, including training bookings, portal updates, and work experience placements.

Benefits

Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Flexible working and Flexi-leave 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays Excellent Pension Scheme Free Parking Training and development opportunities Payment of one professional membership per annum Cycle to work + further related discounts Season ticket loan Health insurance plan after 1 years' service/ Dental after 3 years' service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

About You

We are looking for an individual with a genuine interest in delivering excellent customer service and a proactive approach to problem solving to join our small HR Operations team. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:


Strong communication and organisational skills. A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools. A genuine interest in people and a commitment to delivering excellent service. Knowledge of recruitment practices Good understanding of main HR policies (e.g. discipline, capability, sickness, grievance) sufficient to give basic HR advice to managers or staff Understanding employment legislation to provide first line advice and guidance on HR operational issues including equal opportunities. Experience of working in an administrative or system role Experience of recruitment and onboarding Customer service experience with good written and verbal communication skills Willingness to travel to other Runnymede Borough Council sites as required

You'll be part of a supportive team of 7 where your contributions are valued, and your development is encouraged. We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.




Interviews Date: Monday 24th November 2025

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.



Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.



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