People and Culture Assistant (Fixed Term)

University of Bedfordshire; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a People & Culture Assistant to manage employment lifecycle administration, recruitment, and employee relations support. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional development along with benefits like a generous pension and flexible working arrangements. The institution values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in People & Culture in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous pension

Free fitness classes

Gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent administration skills and experience with MS Office suite.
• Detail-oriented and thrive on handling a busy and varied workload.
• Interest in working in P&C and pursuing a career in this area.

Responsibilities

• All administration related to the employment lifecycle of employees.
• End-to-end recruitment along with generalist and transactional P&C requirements.
• Support Employee Relations issues.
• Update and manage the P&C MI system.

Skills

Excellent administration skills

Experience with MS Office suite

Detail-oriented

Ability to handle a busy workload

Interest in P&C

Job description

People & Culture Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a People & Culture Assistant to join the University's People & Culture Department.

Responsibilities

• All administration relating to the employment lifecycle of employees and visiting staff.
• End-to-end recruitment along with generalist and transactional P&C requirements.
• Support Employee Relations issues.
• Update and manage the P&C MI system to ensure data accuracy and facilitate improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent administration skills and experience with MS Office suite.
• Detail-oriented and thrive on handling a busy and varied workload.
• Interest in working in P&C and pursuing a career in this area.

Benefits

• Generous pension and annual leave entitlement.
• Free fitness classes and gym membership.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Personal and professional development and family-friendly policies.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population. At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all. We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates. We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.