Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant

Closing date:
Salary: £7,386 (FTE £23,082 scale point 18) plus contribution to pension auto-enrolment
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Part time
Location:
Grebe House, St Michael's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SN
As an HR Assistant you will work closely with the HR Manager to deliver a high quality and confidential administrative process.

We are looking for someone to join our friendly Wildlife Trust whom has previous experience of working within a HR environment, has excellent interpersonal skills, is committed to making a difference and the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.

Please read our full recruitment pack before applying.

Closing date is 9am on Monday 27th January 2025.

Contact details

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity or have any specific questions, you can arrange a call with Jo Bayford, HR Manager, by emailing jo.bayford@hmwt.org (normal working days Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

Job reference: HRA01

About the Role

The HR Assistant will work closely with the HR Manager to deliver a high quality and confidential administrative process. 

You will need to have experience within a HR environment, with an understanding of general best practices and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

You will be able to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, have excellent interpersonal skills and adapt to a variety of tasks which will require good planning and organisation skills.

No two days are the same as an HR Assistant at HMWT; you will be joining a friendly and committed team and get the opportunity to learn about the valuable work that the Trust carries out.

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more here - https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs/benefits

HR Assistant Recruitment Pack