Job description
HR Assistant
9-month Fixed Term Contract (with the likelihood of extension/permanent role)
West End, London / Hybrid
Part time or full time (preferably a minimum of 4 days per week; 3 days would be considered)
About the role
We are looking for a proactive, customer focused and detail orientated HR Assistant to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the HR team in an exciting period of growth. The post holder will play an integral role in providing the Best Imaginable onboarding and offboarding experience, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation and policy. Typical duties include:
- Liaising with new joiners on pre-employment checks, starter paperwork, mandatory training and induction arrangements;
- Maintaining the Single Central Record and mandatory training tracker;
- Conducting HR inductions, coordinating the probation process and administering post probation employee benefits;
- Issuing leaver correspondence, such as acknowledgement of resignation letters, exit surveys and P45s, ensuring a smooth offboarding experience for both line managers and employees.
- Providing cover for the Recruitment Assistant on the role’s non-working days, and as and when needed.
The ideal applicant will have:
- Experience of working in a fast-paced administrative post, preferably HR but not essential (we welcome applications from graduates who have undertaken placement years or internships to gain their experience);
- Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as the ability to quickly learn HR systems;
- Strong communication skills, the ability to manage conflicting priorities, and an excellent eye for detail;
- A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for delivering a highly efficient, effective and people-centred service.
If you are interested in joining a dynamic and vibrant environment to further develop your career, then we would like to hear from you!
Why The FRA?
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further.
Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:
- Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance
- Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service!
- Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave!
- A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health
For more information about us, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download.
Next steps:
Please create an account and click Start Application to submit an application.
Closing Date: 12th September 2023 (however, we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in so early application encouraged)
Please contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 9 months
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, W1T 1PG
Application deadline: 12/09/2023
Reference ID: HR Assistant_Aug23