HR & Recruitment Assistant (6 Month Ftc)

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Rand Europe Full time

Position Summary:
RAND Europe is an independent not-for-profit public-policy research organisation that aims to bring evidence to bear on some of the important policy problems facing society today. Through independent and objective analysis our research teams help to improve policy and decision-making. Our mission is to achieve impact and ultimately change lives for the better.

RAND Europe is part of RAND Corporation, one of the leading independent research organisations in the world. RAND Europe works across a range of areas from health to defence from our offices in Cambridge (UK), Brussels, and Rotterdam.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced
**HR & Recruitment Assistant,** to join our team on an interim basis to support and be responsible for HR administration. The role will work across many areas including; recruitment support, maintenance of employee records, sickness/holiday records and Ad hoc duties as required during the implementation of a new HR system and recruitment platform.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support with recruitment by:

- scheduling interview panels and assessments;
- arranging and conducting telephone/online screening calls;
- scheduling interview debriefs with the relevant team members.
- Support with onboarding through:

- initial set up of employment contracts;
- performing right to work checks;
- assisting the HR Officer to welcome new starters and ensure they complete their induction.
- Updating sickness absence records on the HR system.
- Assisting with the administration of the leaver process, including writing letters and scheduling exit interviews.
- Assisting with the management of company training, including sending out Outlook appointments to staff, managing cancellations and meeting room bookings.
- Responsible for processing contractual changes, as requested.
- Ad hoc duties as required, linked to the implementation of a new HR and Recruitment system.
- Any reasonable management request.
- Compliance with all company policies and RAND Europe Management Systems.
- Compliance with all IMS policies.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

- Previous experience in an administrative HR role.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach, and flexibility.
- Ability to multitask and manage a busy schedule to meet agreed deadlines.
- Proven ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

**Qualifications**
- Any HR / Employment Law qualification (Desirable)

**Knowledge**
- Good working knowledge of HR practices
- Basic understanding of UK Employment Law

Benefits: - 8% Employer pension contributions - BUPA medical insurance (after three months’ probation) - Employee Assistance scheme - 33 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays - Enhanced sick pay - Learning and development opportunities - Fresh fruit every day - Free parking - Employee wellbeing training and support Salary £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, pro rata depending on experience. This role is initially offered as a 6-month fixed term contract requiring on site office attendance four times a week with the flexibility to work from home one day a week. At RAND Europe we strongly believe in an in-person HR presence to assist with any staffing needs. How to Apply:
**(Please note, your CV and Cover letter**
**will need to be submitted as one document)



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