The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to start their HR career and join our friendly and supportive team. The job involves working within strict standards of confidentiality, high standards of accuracy and adhering to deadlines. You will be working on the HR and Payroll systems, as well as our new application tracking system. As a key part of the HR team, the role will also involve supporting colleagues with notetaking and working on HR related projects.
The Experience you will bring
You will be experienced in following administration processes, drafting correspondence, and providing first line advice. You will be self-motivated, confident in communicating with others and be able to prioritise your own workload.
You will have experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, and be confident in extracting and collating data. Having a CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resources would be an advantage but not essential as studying for this qualification via an apprenticeship will be supported.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council have four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out our key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we as colleagues work with each other, and we strive to be: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact Jo Keshishian, HR Operations Manager on 01462 474314.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days
Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours
Closing Date: Midnight on 8 June 2026
Interviews: 18 June 2026
Salary range
- £27,943 - £34,618 per year