Job Description

Reliance Social Housing C.I.C (RSH) is a not-for-profit registered provider of social housing made up of around 50 staff. Registered in 2018, Reliance has expanded and innovated, providing both temporary and general needs accommodation. We are hiring for a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Assistant to assist with the daily HR functions to support RSH.

Your role as a HR Assistant will be to assist the HR Officer with providing proactive HR support with duties such as Onboarding, Recruitment, Training and Appraisals and general HR queries.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of human resources practices as well as good technical understanding of HR Platforms or a willingness to learn.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the recruitment process by coordinating job postings, and scheduling interviews

Provide administrative support to the HR team, including preparing reports and maintaining files

Respond to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and benefits

Provide administrative support to the HR Officer, including preparing reports and maintaining files

Support the creation and update of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks

Assist with general HR administrative tasks, such as preparing employee contracts, reviewing H&S functions, disciplinary matters and flexible working requests

Monitor and maintain HR systems and databases to ensure GDPR compliance

Chair and take minutes for key HR meetings, which may include disciplinary meetings, grievance meetings, inductions and exit interviews

Maintain HR inbox and raise issues where appropriate

Record and monitor the expiry of important employee data such as RTW and DBS checks

Provide support as required

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Strong administrative, organisational skills with attention to detail

Experience in HR or administrative roles

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively

Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal and external stakeholders

Handles sensitive and confidential information with utmost integrity and professionalism, adhering to strict data protection regulations

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn HR systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience in a HR or administration role.

Level 3 CIPD qualification or working towards Level 5 (desirable)

Personal qualities:

Commitment to Reliance Social housing CIC mission and values - desire to make a difference

Team player and willing to work in the constantly changing environment of a growing social housing provider

Proactive, conscientious, responsible, high levels of integrity and confidentiality

Ability to support and enthuse others and maintain a professional image

Sharp time management skills

Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data

If you believe you are a good fit you are urged to apply! The closing date for the posting is close of business 19/05/2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14,400.00-15,600.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift No weekends
Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/05/2025
Reference ID: HRA2025