Assistant, HR (FCS70)

Arts Council England; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a professional HR Assistant to join a friendly HR Service Centre team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be the first point of contact for HR inquiries, handle essential administrative tasks, and support broader HR functions. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the organization encourages applications from all backgrounds. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, generous leave, and a final salary pension scheme in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR role with knowledge of recruitment and payroll processes.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for internal HR inquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face.
• Handle HR administration tasks such as processing onboarding and preparing offer letters.

Skills

HR administration

Data entry skills

Interpersonal skills

Payroll calculations

Attention to detail

Proficiency with HR systems

Job description

Contract Details

Permanent, working 35 hours per week

Salary and Benefits

£27,401 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working

Location

Manchester (The role will be based at the Manchester office; however, we operate a hybrid working model supporting remote work combined with regular on-site contact days, typically 1-2 days a week)

Job Overview

We are seeking a professional HR Assistant to join our small, friendly HR Service Centre team. The role involves:

1. Being the first point of contact for internal HR inquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face
2. Handling HR administration tasks such as processing onboarding, preparing offer letters, employment contracts, contractual changes, and references
3. Maintaining and updating HR system data
4. Supporting broader HR functions with administrative tasks
5. Posting vacancies on our recruitment portal and other platforms, managing interview setups and system maintenance

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar HR role, with knowledge of recruitment and payroll processes
• Strong administrative, data entry skills, and attention to detail
• Experience with payroll calculations
• Ability to work independently and suggest process improvements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Proficiency with HR systems
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
• High accuracy and a positive, proactive attitude

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Arts Council is committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent, and ethnically diverse candidates. Support is available for applicants with adjustments needed during the application process. For further support, visit Evenbreak's website.

About Us

Arts Council offers benefits including hybrid working, flexible hours, generous leave, and a final salary pension scheme. For more details, please visit our website. Please note, employees cannot receive Arts Council funding or hold certain positions to avoid conflicts of interest.

Application Process

Find out what to expect from our inclusive and transparent recruitment process on our website. To view the recruitment pack, click here.

Job Reference and Closing Date

Ref: FCS70

Closing date: 09:00 am Monday 12 May

Interview Details

Interviews will be held in person at the Manchester office on Wednesday, 21 May.

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