Job Description

Band E Temporary up to 9 months

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We\xe2\x80\x99ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.

About the Role:

We have an opportunity for a Human Resources Assistant in our HR Operations Team. This is a dynamic role supporting the provision of professional advice, guidance and management information & analysis to employees and managers in relation to HR policies, procedures and processes, and supporting HR related projects that enable the Council to deliver its service priorities.

About the Candidate:

We are looking for a candidate who is able to use systems to access, manipulate and maintain data and research, analyse and produce options / outcomes through logical reasoning skills. You will have experience of producing and analysing statistical reports and providing advice on non-complex issues to effective resolution. You will have effective interpersonal skills and will relish building positive relationships.

Above all, you\'ll be passionate about delivering an excellent HR service and delivering fantastic things for our employees and residents. This is an excellent opportunity if you are interested in developing a career in Human Resources.

Interviews are expected to take place early March 2024.

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest\xe2\x80\x99s employment and skills team on or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you\xe2\x80\x99re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we\xe2\x80\x99re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we\'re passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing

Working at Wirral

You\xe2\x80\x99ll also want to know what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work here so, as a start:

Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We\xe2\x80\x99ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.

We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You\xe2\x80\x99ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.

We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.

We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.

Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you\xe2\x80\x99d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible please contact

Please note that in accordance with the Council\xe2\x80\x99s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council\'s Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.

Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed.

All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.

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