HR Assistant – 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

About the role

We are partnering with a central Kent government body to recruit a proactive HR Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working primarily from the Kent office with a hybrid model, you will provide first‑line HR support to employees, managers and candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries via email, phone and face‑to‑face.
• Coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment administration, including interview scheduling, assessments, pre‑employment checks, offers and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process HR transactions in the iTrent HR/Payroll system (payroll changes, sickness, maternity, training, contracts) ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support learning and development by organising training events, managing bookings and handling feedback surveys.
• Process invoices, maintain electronic filing, produce HR reports and monitor long‑service awards.
• Contribute to HR projects, employee‑engagement initiatives and provide general administrative assistance to the HR Shared Services team.

Required profile

• Recent experience in HR administration, preferably within a public sector environment.
• Technology‑savvy with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using iTrent or a comparable HR/Payroll system.
• Knowledge of payroll, HR query escalation and compliance procedures.

Required skills

• iTrent HR/Payroll system

What we offer

• Salary £27,000‑£28,500 per annum.
• 22 days annual leave plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays.
• Flexible working – 1 day per week in the office, hybrid arrangement.
• Local government pension scheme, on‑site parking.