HR Assistant

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Human Resources Assistant for a part-time maternity cover role. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic HR team, providing essential administrative support across various HR functions. Ideal for individuals looking to kickstart their HR career or enhance their skills in a generalist HR environment. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this role promises a rewarding experience in a fast-paced setting. Join a team dedicated to improving lives through effective STEM education and enjoy a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to an excellent pension scheme

Comprehensive employee assistance programme

Voluntary staff benefits scheme

Cycle to work loan scheme

Health cash back plans

Free eye tests

Discounted vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Manage Learning & Development Platform and monitor training.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Job description

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Human Resources Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Part-time 0.6fte worked over a minimum of 4 days; maternity cover for up to 12 months
Salary: £23,700 - £25,000, pro rata and dependent on experience

Are you a proactive Administrator or HR Assistant looking for an exciting new challenge? STEM Learning is seeking a motivated individual to join our professional HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

As a key member of our HR team, you will provide administrative support in a range of Human Resources areas. Whether you come from an administrative background or have HR experience, this role offers a great opportunity to start your HR career or develop your knowledge and skills in a full generalist HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction processes
• Manage our Learning & Development Platform including issuing mandatory training and monitoring completion
• Support HR Projects and other adhoc tasks
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

• Strong administrative skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work autonomously
• Proven resilience in a busy office setting.

Download the full Role Profile to find out more!

About Us

STEM Learning's vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education' by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, STEM Ambassadors programme, and a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

The role is part time (22.2hrs) over 4 or 5 days and primarily office based. Some flexibility for working from home can be discussed upon completion of the initial induction period.

Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Next Steps

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 06 May 2025 at 4:00pm

Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 12 May 2025

To Apply

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.