Job Description

Are you looking to start your career in HR?


We have an exciting fixed term opportunity for an HR Assistant to support a wide range of East Sussex staff with their HR administration.


We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well-motivated person who is positive, flexible and well-organised with a 'can do' approach. Working as part of a busy and supportive team you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records for staff on our payroll system so excellent attention to detail is required. You will also be the initial contact for queries from staff, managers and external bodies so excellent customer service skills are essential.


The team works in a hybrid style and mixes office attendance with working from home.


We are looking for candidates who:


can work with accuracy and attention to detail are committed to delivering good customer service have the ability to work effectively, calmly and often under time pressure
Please download the and Person Specification for more information.
To apply please click the apply now button above to upload your CV with a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the essential criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews will be held virtually, on Microsoft Teams, within 2 weeks of the advert closing.


Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.


Although previous computer skills are required, full training will be available to the successful candidate. This is also a hybrid position so there will be a mixture of office and home working.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .


To find out more about the role, please contact Charlotte Smithson or Margaret Anderson, Team Leaders, at charlotte.smithson@eastsussex.gov.uk or margaret.anderson@eastsussex.gov.uk
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Additional Information



Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.



If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .



If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.