HR Resource Planning Assistant

An operational and strategically focused opportunity has arisen within the Joint Kent and Essex HR Directorate for an individual to undertake the role of HR Resource Planning Assistant.

The successful applicant can be based in either Essex or Kent but will be required to travel to locations within both Essex and Kent on occasions. The office cover is managed between 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs on a rota basis.

The role of HR Resource Planning Assistant is required to provide administrative support to the Resource Planning function therefore you will ideally have office administration experience.

This is an ideal role if you enjoy working as part of a team, using your initiative and working within a fast paced and strategic team within the HR Department. The role actively assists with the development and maintenance of essential information to supportoperational resourcing in both Kent and Essex.

The successful applicant will be required to use the SAP HR database to support the planning processes, assist in the maintenance of the SAP HR database, auditing data and generating standard and adhoc reports as required, therefore previous experience orthe ability to rapidly familiarise yourself with this system is desirable.

Good numerical, organisational, and interpersonal skills are essential in identifying customer requirements. You must be able to work as part of a team, using your initiative to assist with the development of the range and formats of information producedby HR Planning. You must have the ability to manage/prioritise your workload and be proactive. Attention to detail is a key requirement to ensure data accuracy. You will be required to deal with enquiries professionally and confidentially, referring callsto other sections/Departments as appropriate, therefore an understanding of the Policing environment and policy is desirable.

Office administration experience including managing workload and priorities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages inc. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Numerical, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Working with others as part of a team
- Knowledge of Police Environment & Policy
- Experience of HR SAP/HR Database

Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.

If you have a disability or health condition that requires adjustments during any element of the selection process, please provide us with details of the adjustment you would require at the earliest opportunity. Where appropriate we will make adjustmentsto the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances so to do.

This post is open to British citizens, nationals of the EEA or commonwealth citizens who have no time limit on their stay in the UK, and who have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years. Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunitiesemployer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Agile Working Protocol - Essex Police:
Office based Agile Worker - office based agile working with designated team area. Works predominantly (60% or more) in one office space. The rest of the time works at home or at other police site locations.

**Closing date: 13 March 2023.