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Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Contract Duration: 3 months initial contract
Start Date: ASAP
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on HR Assistant to join a government-backed development bank based in Sheffield city centre on an initial 3-month contract. Operating within a hybrid setup, this position plays a key operational role in supporting the wider People team, handling core Employee Relations casework, generating formal documentation, and assisting with direct resourcing across corporate business areas.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Casework Support:
- Act as a first point of contact for routine HR and Employee Relations queries across various business units.
- Provide end-to-end administration support on live ER cases, including capability, performance management, disciplinaries, and sickness absence management.
- Assist managers with dealing with formal and informal grievances in line with internal policies and legal standards.
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Documentation & Governance:
- Draft, produce, and issue all outcome letters, formal written correspondence, and case documentation in a timely and compliant manner.
- Maintain precise employee records and keep HR systems updated with case progression and management data.
Formal Note-Taking:
- Attend formal HR meetings, disciplinary hearings, grievance panels, and consultations as the designated note-taker.
- Produce clear, accurate, and concise minutes/notes from complex and sensitive discussions to support formal outcomes.
Internal Recruitment Support:
- Provide operational support across live internal resourcing campaigns alongside line managers.
- Assist with posting job adverts, screening and shortlisting candidate applications, and coordinating interview schedules.
- Participate in interview panels or coordinate onboarding documentation where required.


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Key Requirements & Experience
- HR Administration & ER Exposure: Proven background operating as an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or junior HR Advisor with hands-on exposure to ER processes and grievance procedures.
- Exceptional Note-Taking Skills: Fast, accurate minute-taking and record-keeping ability during sensitive and formal meetings.
- Document Drafting: Strong written communication skills with the capability to produce high-quality, professional HR letters and formal documentation.
- Recruitment Experience: Prior experience assisting with end-to-end internal recruitment, candidate shortlisting, or agency coordination.
- Systems & Organisational Skills: Proficient with modern HR systems, ATS platforms, and Microsoft Office, paired with high attention to detail.
- Availability: Immediately available or on a short notice period to start on-site in Sheffield ASAP.
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