Your new company
You’ll be joining a well-established public sector organisation based in Cardiff, known for its inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements and supportive HR function. The organisation offers a positive and structured environment, with strong processes and a collaborative team ethos.

Your new role
As an HR Assistant, you’ll join the HR team on a temporary basis (initially 3 months), providing essential administrative support during a busy period. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience to gain exposure to HR processes, with the potential for the position to become permanent in the longer term.Your responsibilities will include issuing HR contracts and correspondence, supporting onboarding and background checks, processing invoices, maintaining employee records, updating HR systems, and providing general administrative support across the team. The role is process-driven and well suited to someone who is organised, detail-focused and confident working with systems.
The position is hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the Cardiff office.
What you’ll need to succeed
*Previous experience in an administrative or office support role
*Strong IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365
*Ability to pick up new systems and processes quickly
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Comfortable handling routine, confidential and process-led work
HR experience and qualifications are not essential. Welsh language skills are not required for the temporary role, but will be essential should the position progress into a permanent opportunity.
What you’ll get in return
*Competitive hourly rate of £15.86 - £18.44 per hour, depending on experience
*Hybrid working and flexible hours
*Supportive team environment with training provided
*Immediate start opportunity
*Potential pathway into a permanent HR role
What you need to do now
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