Human Resources Administrator

GB News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative news channel as an HR Administrator, where you will play a vital role in shaping the HR strategies and initiatives. In this fast-paced environment, you'll be the first point of contact for all HR matters, ensuring smooth onboarding processes and supporting the employee lifecycle. With a focus on efficiency and change, this role is perfect for someone with strong administrative and organizational skills who wants to make a significant impact in a growing organization. If you are passionate about HR and ready to embrace the challenges of a start-up, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a HR department is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Manage the recruitment process from job postings to selection.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support payroll.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

HR Experience

Knowledge of UK Employment Legislation

Communication Skills

IT Literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite)

Payroll Experience

Education

CIPD Qualification

Tools

HR System

Job description

About GB News

GB News launched in the UK in September 2021, with its mission of being the UK’s number one news channel by 2028. Making great strides towards their mission, GB News is the fastest growing news channel in the UK across television, radio and online.

GB News is passionate about delivering news and debate across media platforms and does so by embracing technologies and striving to be the market leader in their approach to news delivery to their followers.

As a start-up company operating in a well-established sector, facing changing customer needs, GB News’ standard operating model is very much challenging the news industry standards. Simply put, GB News are pathing their own way as trailblazers in the sector

Role summary:

The role reports to the Senior HR Business Partner. This role is a key member of the HR Team. As a HR Administrator with GB News you will be assisting the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives. You will support the full employee lifecycle in a fast pace, changing environment.

This is an important role as the successful candidate will be the first point of contact in the HR department. This is a fast paced, hands-on role covering all aspects of HR administration which will suit an ambitious person who is focused on being part of change and processes to make the department more efficient. With a lean organisation structure, the role requires someone with strong administrative and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities and main tasks:

• Coordinate and facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation programs
• Lead and manage the onboarding process, including managing pre- employmentchecks
• Deliver a start-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and selection.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation
• Supporting line managers with advice and guidance on probation period, absence management and policies and procedures
• Answering any employee inquiries
• Manage and maintain employee benefits and portals
• Support with Payroll using our HR system, this will include ensuring any overtime or additional payments are authorised and processed.
• Other appropriate duties as required

The ideal candidate:

• Strong administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Previous experience within a HR Department
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CIPD qualified would be advantageous but is not essential
• Competent in IT literacy, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and googlesuite.
• Payroll experience strongly desirable
• Be an ambassador for GB News

GB News is committed to equality & diversity and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of background, origin, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.

We value drive, professionalism and integrity and strive to ensure we hold ourselves and our partners to these qualities.