HR Assistant

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal College of Music Full time

Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook.

Our excellence was recognised by the 2024 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global top institution for performing arts by Subject.

We are recruiting a full-time, fixed-term HR Assistant to join a small generalist team.

HR Assistants are the first point of contact for the HR office, answering routine queries and explaining the application of HR policies and processes.

The HR Assistants are responsible for the administration of the recruitment process, preparing contractual paperwork, processing monthly payroll changes, and coordinating the delivery of learning and development opportunities.


It is essential that applicants are clear and confident communicators able to answer routine queries and explain processes and procedures.

HR has a key role to play in supporting the College's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy so an awareness of and interest in developments in advancing equality, diversity and inclusion is essential.

Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages, are essential.


Applicants must be skilled at managing a busy workload and balancing conflicting priorities whilst maintaining a high level of customer service and attention to detail.

Experience within HR and particularly HR/Payroll systems such as iTrent would be advantageous.

An awareness of employment legislation and an understanding of HR processes such as right to work checks, recruitment, and pensions administration would be desirable.

This post is offered on a permanent, fixed-term basis and is available immediately.

For full details of this position please read the Applicant Information Pack, available to download from the RCM website:

The RCM is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: 9am Monday 26 August 2024

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