Personnel clerk

Personnel clerks maintain and update personnel records such as information on transfers and promotions, performance evaluations, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, qualifications and training.

Compensation

• Salary range for the majority of workers in Personnel clerks - from £2,190 to £3,252 per month (2026).
• A Personnel clerk typically earns between £2,190 and £3,173 gross per month at the start of the job.
• After 5 years of service, this is between £2,207 and £2,915 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

Responsibilities

• Updating information on employment history, salaries, performance evaluations, qualifications and training, and leave taken and accumulated.
• Initiating records for newly appointed workers and checking records for completeness.
• Processing applications for employment and promotions and advising applicants of results.
• Receiving and answering inquiries about employment entitlements and conditions.
• Sending out job applications and announcements of job openings and job examinations.
• Maintaining and updating manual and computerized filing and registration systems, and compiling and preparing reports and documents relating to personnel activities.
• Storing and retrieving personnel records and files on request.

Qualifications

Skill level: Semi-skilled.