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Closing Date: 14/11/2022

HR Assistant
12-18 month Fixed Term Contract
West End, London
Part time or full time (preferably a minimum of 4 days per week)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive, customer focused and detail orientated HR Assistant to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the HR team in an exciting period of growth. The post holder will play an integral role in providing the Best Imaginable onboarding and offboarding experience, whilst ensuring compliance with legislation and policy. Typical duties include:

• Liaising with new joiners on pre-employment checks, starter paperwork, mandatory training and induction arrangements;
• Maintaining the Single Central Record and mandatory training tracker;
• Conducting HR inductions, coordinating the probation process and administering post probation employee benefits;
• Issuing leaver correspondence, such as acknowledgement of resignation letters, exit surveys and P45s, ensuring a smooth offboarding experience for both line managers and employees.
• Providing cover for the Recruitment Assistant on the role’s non-working days, and as and when needed.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience of working in a fast paced administrative post, preferably HR but not essential (we welcome applications from graduates who have undertaken placement years or internships to gain their experience);
• Demonstrable experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as the ability to quickly learn HR systems;
• Strong communication skills, the ability to manage conflicting priorities, and an excellent eye for detail;
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for delivering a highly efficient, effective and people-centred service.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and vibrant environment to further develop your career then we would like to hear from you!

Why The FRA?  
 
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further.   

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:   

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service!
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave!   
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health

Salary:  

Circa £23-25k pro rata, subject to qualifications and experience

For more information about us, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download.
 
Next steps:  

Please create an account and click Start Application to submit an application.

Closing Date: 14th November 2022 (however, we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in so early application encouraged)

Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.

Diversity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals from all sections of the community. The equality and diversity information you provide will be strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the short listing or selection panel. Applications will be judged solely on the basis of merit.