HR Assistant (Placement)

targetjobs UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton College is seeking a full-time HR Assistant (Placement) to support the HR department's operations. This fixed-term role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, and general administrative tasks, offering a chance for potential contract extension or permanent position.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life Cover after probation

Complimentary lunch

Free tickets to performances

Job-specific learning programmes

Employee benefits platform

Subsidised gym membership

Personalised health consultations

Generous sickness policy

Access to College Library

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support and recruitment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment activities.
• Assist hiring managers and coordinate recruitment campaigns.
• Manage candidate communications and onboarding processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional manner

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Summary

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a HR Assistant (Placement) on a full-time, fixed-term contract.

Main Purpose Of The Role

To assist with the efficient running of the HR department. This is a fixed-term placement for one year, with the possibility of an extension to the contract or a permanent position.

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for recruitment activities across the College and Prep School.
• Assist hiring managers with standard recruitment procedures, acting as a point of contact for routine queries.
• Help coordinate recruitment campaigns, including posting job advertisements and tracking applications.
• Support interview logistics by scheduling interviews and preparing relevant documentation.
• Assist with interview arrangements, including meeting and greeting candidates and carrying out basic ID checks.
• Help manage candidate communications throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Collect recruitment-related documents from hiring managers and interview panels as needed.
• Ensure recruitment tasks align with standard College procedures and practices.
• Support the preparation of offer letters and employment contracts under guidance.
• Input new starter information into College systems such as iSAMS and CIPHR, as directed.
• Act as a contact for new starters, offering basic assistance during the onboarding phase.
• Request references and maintain simple tracking of responses.
• Support onboarding by assisting with induction checklists and follow-up tasks.
• Help coordinate check-ins with new starters and gather feedback during exit processes.
• Provide light administrative support for monthly line manager meetings, as required.
• Assist the HR team with straightforward project tasks and record keeping.
• Provide general administrative support, including data entry and file maintenance.
• Any other reasonable management request.

Person Specifications

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Good understanding of IT, including Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Clear verbal and written skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week).

Remuneration

The rate of pay for this role will be £12.21 per hour.

Holidays

23 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, automatically enrolled within three months of employment.
• Life Cover provided after passing probation.
• Complimentary lunch.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance, and drama performances.
• Job-specific learning and development programmes.
• Employee benefits and rewards platform with discounts and wellbeing resources.

Wellbeing

• Subsidised gym membership, yoga, pilates, meditation classes, and access to the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to College Library resources.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.

Category

Support Staff

Vacancy Type

Fixed Term/Full Time

Salary

The rate of pay for this role will be £12.21 per hour.