VH438 HR Assistant - People Operations **External**

Leeds
£23,748.00 per annum
HR Assistant (HR Operations)
Potential various full-time permanent positions
Leeds

West Yorkshire Police is seeking to create a succession plan of HR Assistants to provide a comprehensive, customer focused clerical and administrative support service to the HR Operations function within the People Directorate.

You will play a key role in supporting the People Directorate by delivering a comprehensive, customer-focused clerical and administrative service. Working within the HR Hub, you will contribute to the smooth running of HR Operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing of key people-related procedures.

As a HR Assistant (HR Operations) you will:

Maintaining and updating manual HR information systems to ensure data accuracy.

Processing administrative tasks related to resignations, retirements, maternity/paternity leave, career breaks, and long service.

Supporting internal recruitment processes to avoid delays.

Providing general clerical support including scanning, filing, and document management, particularly during employee exits.

Ensuring all interactions reflect the Police Code of Ethics and the organisation’s commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI).

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven ability to perform clerical and administrative tasks. (Essential)

Aptitude for computer-based work and familiarity with Microsoft Office. (Essential)

Excellent customer service skills and effective communication via email and telephone. (Essential)

A basic understanding of HR procedures. (Desirable)

You will be part of a team that supports an establishment of approximately 13,000 Police Officers and Police Staff, working closely with internal colleagues and external contacts across forces and the public.

The vacancy will close on 26th October 2025 at 23:55 hours

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

No Shift Allowance

This opportunity is closed to applications.