HR Assistant

Live Nation; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking an HR Assistant to provide administrative support to the HR team. This role requires previous HR experience and strong IT skills, particularly in managing information systems and compliance with UK employment law. A creative working environment with impressive employee benefits awaits, making it a fantastic opportunity for career growth in HR.

Benefits

Unlimited annual leave

Onsite gym equipment

Complimentary coffee bar

Employee ticketing program

Regular staff events

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a HR team in an administrative capacity.
• At least a basic level of understanding of current UK employment law.
• Ability to build and develop successful working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Administer all employee contracts and amendments promptly and accurately.
• Undertake accurate HR administration in a timely manner.
• Administer onboarding for new starters including visa checks.

Skills

HR administrative experience

Excellent time management skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company: Live Nation and Academy Music Group (AMG)

Department: Human Resources

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: HR Advisor, Live Nation and Academy Music Group

Working Hours: Full time plus occasional additional hours as required

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Description

The HR Assistant will support and assist the HR Advisor and HR Managers in delivering accurate, timely, and efficient internal service to the business and its affiliates’ multi-site Client Group. This role will be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries. The HR Assistant will also assist the SVP HR, UK, as required.

Live entertainment is a fast-paced and exciting industry so the ideal candidate will be motivated to thrive in a highly commercial and dynamic environment. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with HR administrative experience who is looking for their next role in HR.

What it’s like to work in the Team

Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals, but we all share the same passion for putting our employees first. We have a fun atmosphere within the team, which helps us maintain an open, approachable department that can partner and build genuine, authentic, and valuable relationships with our employees and leaders. We are committed to working as a team and so support each other to achieve wins as a team.

What we can offer you

Live Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent.

Who you are

• Proven experience working in a HR team in an administrative capacity.
• Experience using Workday would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
• At least a basic level of understanding of current UK employment law.
• Excellent time management skills - displays ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines without compromising accuracy.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and in-house HRIS system).
• Ability to build and develop successful working relationships with all colleagues.
• Excellent and proactive communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident note/minutes taker.

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Take pride in delivering with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understand the sensitivity and discretion needed in HR practice and demonstrates tact and diplomacy.
• Focus on delivering excellent customer service.
• Display the ability to learn and use initiative.
• Desires a career in HR.

What the role includes

• Administer all employee contracts and amendments promptly and accurately, ensuring they are sent, co-signed and saved onto digital files.
• Undertake accurate HR administration in a timely manner. Effective support for the HR Team, enabling constant improvements for the department and the business.
• Administer HR-related documentation and employee files, ensuring that all relevant documents, such as visa checks/right to work documentation, contracts and amendments, job descriptions, are always accurately kept digitally on file.
• Coordinate sending HR communications to the Communications team weekly.
• Administer onboarding for new starters. This includes sending out welcome emails, ensuring contracts and ensure right to work checks are completed and filed. Ensuring Workday onboarding and background checks are completed.
• Own the maternity process after successful completion of probationary period.
• Ensure visa records are updated in Workday, run reports on visa expiry dates, and follow up with employees and HR Advisor.
• Provide proactive support for the HR Advisor and HR Managers in project work as and when required to develop the HR function.
• Take accurate minutes of any HR-attended meetings such as disciplinary and grievance hearings and deliver completed notes within the agreed time frame.
• Coordinate Learning and Development training events facilitated by the HR department – including, liaising with external training providers to schedule suitable dates and times, book venues/ meeting rooms/ Zooms, catering training equipment, delegate invitations, and attendee lists. Ensure all schedules training is in delegates outlook diaries.
• Assist the relevant trainer with the setup/clear down of each event on site.
• Assist the Head of Recruitment and Recruitment Assistant in coordinating Internship Assessment Days.
• First point of contact for HR-related queries and ensures queries are responded to promptly.

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 18th August 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.

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About Us

Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations.

We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program.

There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.