Job Introduction
Job Title: Assistant HR Officer
Starting Salary: £27,694 opportunity to progress to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37
Location: Stevenage
Contract Type: Fixed Term - end date 31.03.2027
Directorate: Resources
About the team
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transactions Management Team. as an Assistant HR Officer supporting the delivery of a consistent, high-quality payroll and contract production service to council departments and traded companies.
This role forms part of an experienced, dedicated team, who work in a fast-paced environment.
About the role
A key part of this role is the processing of payroll changes in the SAP system including new starters and contractual changes to terms and conditions. The role also involves producing contracts of employment and contract variation letters for employees.
The successful candidate will be responsible for their own allocation of a council department, including managing the inbox and handling all work relating to this area, as well as working with the wider the team and supporting colleagues to ensure important payroll deadlines are met. In addition, all system changes will be checked by carrying out a validation exercise.
The role will also require involvement in the monthly net pay checking before the final payroll signoff, responding to queries through email, phone, and a query management portal. You will work closely with colleagues across the wider HR and Payroll Team to ensure important payroll deadlines are met.
About you
Essential:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in working with Microsoft applications.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of local government terms and conditions
- Experience of SAP system would be an advantage.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to enhance their existing HR and Admin skills in a Local Government environment with a diverse range of terms and conditions. This is the perfect role for an organised, pro-active individual, with strong admin skills looking to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.
This job role is Level 7. Please locate the job profile here:
Job profiles - Corporate services
To hear more about this opportunity please contact diane.singleton@hertfordshire.gov.uk or lisa.hearne@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.
Interview Date: 21 and 22 May 2026
Benefits of working for us
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This role is open to secondments for eligible employees who work for HCC. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis, you must have your line manager’s approval before submitting your application. You will be asked to confirm this within your application form. If you are not eligible for a secondment (e.g., you are currently on a fixed‑term contract that would end before this positions ends) or you indicate that your manager cannot support a secondment, your application will be considered on a fixed‑term contract basis instead.
Additional information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.