HR Assistant London, England
Job description
It’s 9 am on a Monday. You check your calendar. You’ve got a busy day ahead. First up is a note to pull a list of new joiners from Workday so you can start planning the next employee induction meeting. You’ll need to line up colleagues to participate in presenting, start thinking about refreshments and check that the session content is up to date. After that, you’ll be dusting down your writing skills to start work on a new policy. Your manager has given you a good idea of what it needs to cover and if you can get the first draft written, you’ll be able to review it together at your weekly catch-up session on Wednesday. Just as you’re about to get started, there’s a quiet knock at the door. A colleague comes in looking concerned. You turn from your screen to give him your full attention. Your to-do list will have to wait…
Welcome to a day in the life of an HR Assistant at Kaplan International Languages, part of the Kaplan Languages Group. We’re looking for a passionate, committed HR professional to join our team and build their career in the interesting world of international education.
As an HR Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Head of HR and our HR Advisor, to provide support with a range of HR tasks including employee relations (minute taking, letter drafts), administration of probation periods, appraisals, inductions, annual engagement surveys, learning and development events as well as ownership of some key areas including the maintenance and development of content on the KI Languages intranet.
The role would most likely suit someone who is at the earlier stage of their HR career and will come to the role, with some experience in employee relations, preferably within the commercial sector. To be considered for the role, you will also need to demonstrate an organised approach, strong writing ability, great teamworking skills, empathy and flexibility. A more detailed job specification can be found here.
We are keen to support career development for the right individual and would offer sponsorship towards CIPD qualification after successful completion of 6 months employment.
Please apply by 30 June with CV and a thoughtfully written cover letter, which demonstrates clearly what interests you about the position and what you believe you would bring to the role.
Benefits
28 days annual leave*
Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
Company pension contributions
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you would like to be considered for an interview under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please complete this form
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
About Kaplan International Languages.
Every year, Kaplan International Languages (KIL) helps students from various countries to develop and improve their English language skills. With a network of schools spanning 6 countries, KIL has the largest presence of any international language school in the English-speaking world. Our schools are in vibrant, sought-after and convenient locations, providing our students with the right environment to achieve their goals. We offer a wide selection of courses from General English and exam courses through to 8-month intensive programs.
As part of Kaplan Inc., KIL is proud to share in the Kaplan tradition of academic excellence, standing alongside other established education institutions like Kaplan Financial, Kaplan International Pathways, Kaplan Test Prep and Kaplan Professional. Kaplan Inc., which is owned by Graham Holdings, is one of the world’s largest providers of education and training. It has an 80-year history of expanding access to academic opportunity and global revenues of more than US$2 billion. We are proud to have recently welcomed ESL Education and Alpadia Language Schools into the Kaplan International Group.
£28,000 per annum
