Human Resources Assistant

Neway International are seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join our client based with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.

Location:

Ty Elai (2 days office‑based in Tonypandy, 3 days working from home)

Hours:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Start Date:

asap
Pay Rate: £14.59 per hour PAYE

About the Client Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is committed to delivering high‑quality, community‑focused services across the region.

Their HR team plays a vital role in supporting employees, ensuring compliance, and maintaining efficient people processes.

This short‑term maternity cover position supports a busy, collaborative HR environment.

This position provides administrative support to the HR team, ensuring accurate maintenance of employee records across integrated HR & Payroll systems, DBS applications, and internal manual files. The role will initially focus on administrative duties, with potential to develop into entry‑level HR responsibilities such as absence management, recruitment support, and providing basic advice on terms and conditions.

• Maintain and update employee databases, ensuring accuracy across HR & Payroll systems and manual records.
• Process and track DBS applications.
• Provide administrative support to HR Officers in a fast‑paced environment.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to produce, update, and manage documentation.
• Support recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting coordination, and candidate communication.
• Assist with absence management and basic HR queries as required.
• Prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• A good standard of general education with strong applied literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Excel.
• Previous HR or administrative experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).