HR Assistant

London Metropolitan University; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a motivated HR Assistant to join its HR operations team. This entry-level role provides administrative support across the University, focusing on advertising vacancies and contract management. Candidates should possess communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a desire to grow in HR. A CIPD qualification is desirable. This role offers a hybrid working model and an opportunity to develop within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR department or related area like payroll or recruitment.
• Ability to handle queries and provide administrative support.
• Understanding of office administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR operations.
• Assist in advertising vacancies and producing contract letters.
• Answer queries from across the University.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Office administration procedures

Customer service

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

About Us

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

Our new hybrid working approach gives our staff the flexibility to work in a way that better suits their lifestyle. We are highly committed in the ongoing further development, support and progression of our HR team.

About the Post

We have an opportunity for someone looking to start a career in HR. If you already have some experience of working in a HR department, or related area such as payroll or recruitment, in a large and complex organisation, then this HR Assistant role will be a good opportunity for you to learn and develop your skills and knowledge in a broad range of HR activities and functions.

You will work as part of the HR operations team providing administrative support to our Schools and Professional Service Departments. This will expose you to a wide range of HR issues, involving advertising vacancies, producing contract letters, amendments to contracts and answering queries from across the University.

You will have an understanding of a wide range of office administration procedures and systems, the ability to speak confidently and courteously to visitors and telephone callers and have good communication skills and interpersonal skills both oral and written. Confidentiality and tact are important attributes within this environment.

A CIPD qualification or working towards one is desirable.

Interviews due to be held in week commencing TBC

How to Apply

To apply, please click on the Apply button.

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Further information is available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: [e-mail] quoting the job reference number.