Kennedy Elliott Partnership LLP
HR & Recruitment Assistant (Level 3 Apprenticeship)
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All positions are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks; including referencing and enhanced background checks.
Apprenticeship Details
- A 12-month Practical Fixed Term Contract, working 3 days per week as an HR & Recruitment Assistant.
- Followed by an End Point Assessment (EPA), this usually takes around a month to complete.
- At the end of the 13 month you will have your Level 3 Qualification and 12 months on-the-job experience.
About Us
Kennedy and Elliott Partnership LLP provides therapeutic group living settings rooted in trauma-informed care. We recognize the impact that past relationships and experiences have on children’s present lives, and we support them in overcoming challenges by fostering safe, supportive relationships within a stable and secure environment.
Job description
You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality Recruitment and HR Administration service across a workforce of approximately 90 employees, with workforce growth plans. We are looking for someone to join our team to assist with day-to-day HR admin duties, with a particular focus on new starters and training coordination. This is a varied position, ideal for someone looking for exposure to a multitude of HR & Recruitment areas, in a growing business. Inline with the HR Level 3 Apprenticeship requirements, this role will provide exposure, upskilling and involvement in the below areas:
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Recruitment & Selection
- Hiring, including CV screening and interview screening
- Pre-employment checks
- Setting up new starters
Communication Skills
- HR and Recruitment related administrative tasks
- Liaising with employees of all seniority levels
- Liaising with candidates, arranging their inductions
- Liaising with Payroll on change administration
Employment Law
- Proof reading HR documentation
- HR documentation formulation
- Recruitment compliance and safer recruitment practices; including GDPR.
Administration & Systems
- General HR operations
- HRIS systems, specifically Personio
- Setting up and maintaining employee personnel files
- Updating employee details on the HRIS, including onboarding and terminating employee profiles
- Interview scheduling
- Obtaining and storing new starter documentation
- Drafting and issuing Offer of Employment Letters.
- Supporting with regular compliance Audits: DBS, RTW etc.
- General administrative support to the wider Leadership team, possibly including non-HR related tasks
Equality & Inclusion
- Exposure to fair recruitment,
- Exposure to inclusive workplaces
- Exposure to reasonable adjustments.
L&D
- Issuing and monitoring new starter mandatory training, opportunity to take lead with tracking this project.
ER
- Exposure to ER concerns
- Staff wellbeing
- Staff benefits
- General employee support
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In addition, this role will equip the candidate with an understanding of organisational structures, business environments, systems and processes. The candidate will develop the skills to deliver effective support and customer service, manage HR information, assist with solving issues, and communicate professionally. The candidate will also build upon their skills surrounding confidentiality, integrity and resilience enabling the candidate to support organisational objectives while delivering a compliant and efficient services.
Essential Criteria
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent proof reading skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent ability to maintain confidentiality
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Ability to take a briefing and action the tasks independently
- A proactive, positive and team-oriented approach
- Empathetic and aligned with a values-driven environment
Desirable Criteria
- 1 years experience in an admin / assistant role
- An understanding of HR processes and employment regulations
Location
Remote, possibly with some in-person expectation in London.
Hours
25 hours per week (flexible)
Salary
20-23K per year
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