HR Administrator South Kensington, England
Job description
Role summary
About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
The Museum has secured investment from the UK Government to build a new science and digitisation centre at Thames Valley Science Park, a science and technology hub on the University of Reading campus. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.
We employ 900 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us.
Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.
About the role
We are looking for a diligent, enthusiastic and highly organised HR Administrator to efficiently support a busy HR team and help to look after a community of scientists, curators, museum specialists, our engagement groups and corporate services functions in all aspects of employee lifecycle, including in the areas of payroll and HR systems.
This is great opportunity for an ambitious HR Administrator looking to expand their experience, share their passion for people and contribute to the Museum’s scientific and educational impact.
This role offers flexibility of hybrid working arrangements with a requirement of 3 days per week on-site.
About you
You will have experience of accurately and timely processing information and maintaining records. Ideally, you will be CIPD qualified or working towards it with an interest in developing a career in Human Resources.
Prior experience and knowledge of HR databases will be advantageous. Strong commitment to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all HR activities is essential.
Please refer to the provided job description and person specification for further details.
Thriving at the Museum: the way we work
We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.
What we offer
27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4 - 10%)
Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
Life insurance
Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafes
We offer a wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills. Investing in staff development is important to us, and we are ambitious about helping staff to grow and fulfil their potential.
Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council which offers a range of benefits including an extensive list of special offers and reduced entry fees at a selection of cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers and supermarkets. It also provides entry to up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures. For more details, visit https://www.cssc.co.uk
Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to our in-house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis and tennis and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi
How to apply
If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal, at https://careers.nhm.ac.uk/
Closing date: 9am, Friday 30 June 2023
Interviews expected: w/c 3 July 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,231.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- South Kensington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
