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.
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