HR Assistant

UK Management College; Coalville; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Career progression

On-site parking

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

UK Management College is seeking an HR Assistant to join the Human Resources team. The role focuses on recruitment administration, onboarding support, and HR compliance across UKMC and the Unibridge Group.

You will manage contracts, scheduling, and records, while helping maintain a positive candidate and employee experience. Based in Manchester with on-site hours, the position offers permanent, full-time employment, 28 days annual leave, and a range of development opportunities within a growing

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience, ideally in HR or recruitment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple departments.
• Monitor HR inboxes and respond to candidate and employee enquiries promptly.
• Attend interviews to take notes and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare contracts of employment and onboarding documents, and coordinate new starter activities.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Assistant

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: HR Support Manager

Location: Manchester / UKMC Group Locations

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (On-site)

About UK Management College

UK Management College (UKMC) and the wider Unibridge Group are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience supported by effective, reliable, and secure systems and services.

At UK Management College, we aim to unlock infinite possibilities by nurturing every individual's potential and creating an inclusive environment where aspirations become achievements. Through strong partnerships with universities and industry stakeholders, we strive to foster excellence in education and empower our communities to make meaningful contributions within their chosen fields.

Job Purpose

The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources and Recruitment teams across UK Management College and the wider Unibridge Group.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, and compliance activities. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment processes, scheduling interviews, maintaining employee and candidate records, preparing onboarding documentation, supporting pre-employment checks, and ensuring a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

This role requires a highly organised, proactive, and professional individual who can manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and deliver a high standard of administrative support within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Administration

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple departments.
• Monitor recruitment and HR inboxes and respond to candidate and employee enquiries in a timely manner.
• Attend interviews to take notes, ensure compliance with UKMC policies and respond to basic HR questions.

Onboarding Support

• Prepare contracts of employment, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate new starter onboarding activities.
• Ensure all employee records are completed and compliant before start dates.
• Assist with induction scheduling and new employee orientation activities.

HR Administration

• Support pre-employment checks, including references, right-to-work verification, and background screening where applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and candidate information.
• Support HR reporting and recruitment metrics.
• Assist with general HR administration.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies.

Compliance

• Assist with monitoring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information at all times.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within HR or recruitment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it.
• Previous experience supporting recruitment or onboarding activities.
• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices.
• CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within a growing higher education organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Staff engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunity to develop a career within Human Resources