Home based HR Data Assistant

Position: HR Data Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,510 – £28,344 per annum

Location: Home based

Employer: Platform Housing

Employer: September 20^th, 2026

Full Job Description

Home based, commutable distance to Worcester/Birmingham for occasional travel as required

Permanent, Full Time

Are you experienced in HR with a passion for HR systems & data, an analytical mindset and the ability to implement processes and contribute to continuous improvement?

If so, we currently have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Establishment Data Assistant to join and provide high‑quality administrative and system support within the HR Information Systems team, with a specific focus on maintaining and improving the organisation’s Establishment data and processes.

As our HR Establishment Data Assistant, you will:

• Create, amend and maintain Establishment posts and positions within the HR system (iTrent), ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved structures.
• Review large volumes of Establishment and organisational data, carrying out integrity checks to identify gaps, inconsistencies or anomalies.
• Liaise with HRIS colleagues to process system updates, structural changes and Establishment adjustments in a timely and controlled manner.
• Support senior HR colleagues by actioning system changes, analysing data, and identifying anomalies or inconsistencies that require clarification.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by questioning existing processes, suggesting enhancements, and applying logical thinking to resolve issues.
• Work collaboratively with the HR Establishment Lead and wider HRIS team to maintain a robust, well‑controlled Establishment structure within the HR system.
• Contribute ideas for improving Establishment processes, data flows and system controls.
• Apply analytical and logical thinking to anticipate downstream impacts of Establishment changes.

What are we are looking for?

• Demonstrable experience of administering an integrated HR/Payroll system
• Experience of working with HR systems and data, use of iTrent would be ideal
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills to communicate confidently at all levels, whilst maintaining good working relationships with a diverse range of people
• Working effectively as part of a small team, able to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Experience of working with HR policies and procedures
• Knowledge of GDPR and other legislation applicable to information management
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Inquisitive nature, able to analyse data and confidence to challenge

While this role is home based, you should be within a commutable distance to travel occasionally to Group offices and other locations as required. Our Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester.

How to apply?

If you’re looking for a role where your contribution will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and where you can help deliver quality people experiences, in a supportive and forward-thinking team, then we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to complete an online application and upload your Current CV.

For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description. If you’d like further information about the role, please email recruitment@platformhg.com

Closing date for applications is 20^th September with face-to-face interviews to be scheduled at our Birmingham office for those shortlisted.

We encourage early applications, as we may close the advert ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.

Recruitment agency support is not required, any speculative CVs will be treated as direct candidates.

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