HR and Recruitment Assistant (CIPD Funded)

Job description

Company overview -

As a people business Human Resources is a critical part of our business objectives and company values, which help us to build creative and confident people who love what they do, work hard and are driven to improve their professional and personal skills.

This role represents an excellent development opportunity for a passionate Graduate to advance their career within a highly successful and evolving Media and Professional Services business. We are located in London, Manchester, Washington and LA.

This role will be based between our Chiswick and Central London offices and will report into the Group HR Director.

The Role:

• Recruitment and Induction -

o 360 degree recruitment cycle

o Managing the company’s applicant tracking system.

o Liaising with recruitment agencies

o Responsible for producing contracts of employment/for services

o Assist with inductions for all new starters

o Take ownership for the Company’s Internship/ Graduate Programme.

o Interviewing for all Junior Positions

o Obtaining references and responding to reference requests

• Employee Relations -

o Maintaining the company personnel files and HR system

o Producing formal HR letters for all ER matters

o Assisting with Probationary review meetings

• Learning and Development -

o Booking and diary management for all training sessions

o Maintaining a log of employee training needs

• Compensation and Benefits -

o Support the COO and the Group Facilities and Services Manager with the current benefits package.

o Providing administrative support in the review of the Group's wage structure

o Assist with the monthly payroll

• Other duties -

o Support the cultural activity of the business

o Participate in the Group's Social Committee (organising the Christmas party, pub quiz nights and charity events)

Desired Skills and Experience

• Graduate calibre preferred (having studied Human Resouces Management, Business, Psychology, or another relevant degree).
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail.
• The desire to have a long-standing career in HR.
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task efficiently
• Proactive and energised
• Calm under pressure
• Excellent relationship builder
• Friendly and personable

Remuneration and benefits (including non-contractual perks)

• £24,000 per annum
• Potential funding of the CIPD qualification (Level 3)
• Annual bonus
• Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Assurance.
• 28 days holiday per year (including 8 days bank holiday), plus Christmas shut-down.
• Free lunch provided when based at our Chiswick office.
• Free fruit, tea and coffee throughout the week.
• Office hours 9.30am- 6pm Monday- Friday.