HR Assistant

2 weeks ago


Britain Roman province, United Kingdom Faber and Faber Full time

HR Assistant

Full time

Salary:
£26,350 per annum

Faber and Faber is a leading independent literary publisher based in central London. We have a rich literary history dating back to the 1920s.

Our list of authors include Sally Rooney, Marina Hyde, Gary Younge, Max Porter, Akwaeke Emezi, Kazuo Ishiguro, LeïlaSlimani, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Sebastian Barry, Rachel Cusk, and a backlist including the works of T.

S. Eliot, Seamus Heaney, Sylvia Plath, William Golding and P. D. James among many others.

We also run the Faber Academy, a renowned creative writing school,and provide publishing services for other publishers via the Independent Alliance and Faber Factory.


We are looking for an approachable, organised and "hands on" HR Assistant to provide end to end administrative support to the HR function which includes recruitment, health and safety, pensions, benefits and payroll.


Reporting to the HR Manager, key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing letters and HR related correspondence,
  • Processing starters, leavers, internal changes, payroll instructions and benefits
  • Maintaining and updating Leaveplanner system and HR database
  • Supporting the recruitment process
  • Managing induction/mentor scheme
  • Providing advice and guidance to line managers and staff on policies and procedures, escalating to HR Manager when needed.


You will have a high level of accuracy and be able to handle high volumes of different tasks whilst managing priorities and deadlines.

You will ideally have some previous HR administration experience and an ambition to pursue a career in HR. Knowledge ofHR software systems and databases, and an understanding of employment law would be desirable.

You will ideally have a minimum of CIPD level 3 and will be able to communicate professionally across all levels.

This is a permanent role based in our central London office.

Although as a company we accommodate hybrid working, this particular role requires regular in-person contact with our London and Harlow teams.

This role is for someone who enjoys engaging withpeople and understand the importance of representing the HR function to the business.


If this sounds like you, send your CV with a covering letter by Sunday 29th January 2023, quoting reference RE.

Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Bloomsbury Square, London, and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.

Our benefits include:

  • Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles
  • Minimum of 28 days' holiday per year
  • Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice
  • Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app
  • Seasonticket loans
  • Cycletowork vouchers
  • Subsidised eye tests
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Life assurance and income protection insurance
  • Access to online GP and advisory services

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