Would you like to work for a National Park and work in one of the UK’s most striking and breath-taking locations? If yes, please read on. Due to a colleague moving on, we have an opportunity for to join our small and friendly HR Team.

About Us

We are the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, an organisation that protects, enhances and promotes the immense beauty, wildlife and character of the Yorkshire Dales. Set against expansive heather moorland tops, each valley has its own distinct charm, from crags and waterfalls to an underground labyrinth of caves.
We’re currently looking for a HR Support Officer to join the team, on a part-time (24 hours per week) permanent basis, based at our Bainbridge office near Leyburn, with the opportunity for a blended working arrangement to include some working from home if preferred.

The Benefits

- Salary of £20,043 to £22,571, pro rata, per annum
- Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Flexi time scheme
- Local government defined benefit pension scheme
- Employee discounts on various goods and services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Relocation Allowance available

The Role

Providing support across a wide variety of administrative and operational functions, you will take an active part in the full employment cycle and the relevant HR processes, including recruitment, induction, probation, retention and leavers

Assisting with the administration of the Authority’s annual appraisal process and maintaining and updating our HR database systems, including the HR systems (Civica and Webrecruit) and the e-learning system (ELMS) will be a large part of the role.

You will work closely with the Senior Administrator (responsible for payroll) in the provision of accurate HR data to inform the payroll system

About You

With experience of working in an administrative role, you will have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Experience of working in a HR or learning and development role would be beneficial to your application, but is not essential as full training will be provided.

As we’re a small team of three, you’ll need to be a supportive team member with great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.

Our recruitment process treats all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We are committed to equal opportunities. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the essential criteria for the role.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Nicola Prince, HR Officer, on 01969 652332 or Nicola.Prince@yorkshiredales.org.uk.

The closing date for completed application forms is 11pm on Monday 12 September 2022.