Housing

HR Assistant

Salary:
Up to £16 per hour
Job Ref:
JN -092026-225386_1789479361
Location:
Manchester
Date Posted:
15th September 2026
Job Type:
Temporary

HR Assistant

South Manchester

Temporary Contract

Hourly Rate: ~£16 Per Hour




We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join an established team within a local housing association.




The HR Assistant will play an important role in supporting the smooth and effective delivery of HR services, providing administrative support to colleagues and managers across the organisation.




This is a varied role where you will assist with a range of HR activities, including recruitment and onboarding, maintaining accurate employee records, supporting HR processes and responding to day-to-day queries from employees and managers.




The role will help ensure our employees feel supported, valued and listened to, while ensuring HR processes are managed fairly, consistently and in line with organisational policies and employment legislation.




We are looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience in an HR, personnel, recruitment or administration role, or a strong interest in developing a career in HR.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with employees and managers professionally and sensitively.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail, particularly when maintaining confidential employee records and processing HR documentation.
  • Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and HR databases or systems.
  • The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
  • The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
  • An understanding of the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding within the workplace.
  • A willingness to learn and develop knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a values-led housing association. You will be part of a supportive team and have the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of HR activities while making a positive contribution to the organisation and its employees.




If you feel this role aligns with what you're looking for, as well as your skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply using the link or call us on 0161 838 3616, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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