HR Administrative Assistant


Posted on 18th Feb 2026

HR Administrative Assistant

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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Administrator in our Human Resources Department in a 2 year fixed term contract. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The Human Resources team makes this happen, by attracting, developing, and retaining the best people.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Administrator to work within our very busy HR Team where you will have opportunity to support the delivery of a range of projects and services within the department.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

  • Providing comprehensive administrative support for a number of projects and services within the Reward Team
  • Coordination of meetings and events
  • Maintain and update internal and external website pages to ensure relevant and up to date content
  • Accurate analysis and presentation of data
  • Manage incoming queries and deliver a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely processing of reward payments
  • Navigate multiple HR systems and accurately review and record information

 

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

  • Must have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
  • Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Must display excellent organisational and communication skills

 

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.

To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS).  The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. 

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

 

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