HR Admin Assistant

Durham, Durham
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Zenith are looking for an experienced HR Admin Assistant to join their clients busy Human Resources Department, based at their Head office in Durham. The role is for a 3 months temporary assignment whilst they transition from their current HR software platform to a new one.

The role is to provide admin and HR assistance, duties to include maintaining HR records, managing HR documents, updating internal databases, ensuring everything is carried out to a consistently high standard.

Duties

* Assist with migration of all HR functions from the current HR Software Platform (iTrent) to the new one (People First) [This includes verifying that all existing reports, workflows, questionnaires, and related HR processes currently in iTrent are accurately replicated and fully operational within People First].

* Dealing with email correspondence

* Data entry onto the HR database so that employees records are up‐to‐date and accurate.

* Compiling reports

* Dealing with queries and helping to resolve issues

* Note / minute taking at HR related meetings

* Working as an effective administrative support for the HR Team

Skills & Abilities

* Previous experience of working in a Human Resources Department [essential]

* Extensive knowledge of the MHR Global HR System (iTrent) [preferred]

* CIPD Level 3 HR qualified minimum (or equivalent) and held for a minimum of 2 years [preferred]

* Good communication skills

* Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information

* Ability to communicate well with various levels, both verbally and written; in sometimes challenging situations

* A working knowledge of employment law, government regulations, and HR best practices

* Professional approach to HR

* Able to work to tight deadlines

* Prioritise workload

* Coaching and Mentoring

* Full Driving Licence

Hours

Mon to Fri 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (37.5 hours per week) although extra hours may be required at busy times

Salary

£13.25 - £13.80 ph depending on experience

Job Info
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Job Title:
HR Admin Assistant
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Durham, Durham
Salary:
£13.25 - £13.80 Per hour
Posted:
Jan 7th 2026
Closes:
Feb 7th 2026
Sector:
Personnel & Recruitment
Contract:
Temporary
Hours:
Full Time
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