Assistant HR (FCS70)

Contract: Permanent working 35 hours per week

Salary: 27401 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme generous annual leave and flexible and hybrid working

Location: Manchester (The role will be based at the Manchester office; however we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular onsite contact days with other members if the team normally 12 days a week)

We are looking for a professional HR Assistant to join our small friendly team operating within the HR Service Centre.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all internal enquiries relating to HR by phone email and face to face as required
• Take ownership of HR Administration such as processing and onboarding starters preparing offer letters producing employment contracts processing contractual changes and providing employment references
• Updating and maintaining HR system with all employee data
• Assist the wider HR function with any other administrative needs
• Posting vacancies using our recruitment portal and on other advertising platforms providing admin support by issuing shortlisting documents setting up interviews ongoing maintenance of system

We are looking for someone who can bring the following:

• Proven experience in a similar HR role with strong knowledge in areas of recruitment and payroll processes.
• Strong administrative and data input skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll calculations.
• Work on their own initiative and ability to suggest ways of improving process efficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills and a confident communicator
• The ability to work effectively within a small/close team
• Excellent working knowledge of HR systems.
• Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles
• A high level of accuracy with a positive cando attitude

Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to building an inclusive employer and workplace and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council.

If there are any adjustments that would help support you in your application please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application for further information please visit their website at here

Disabled D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.

About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan a final salary scheme. To find out more click here.

Please note that in order to avoid conflicts of interest employees of the Arts Council cannot receive an Arts Council grant investment or loan funding either in person as a member of a partnership or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this please talk to the recruiting manager or contact

We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our applicationguidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here.

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To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please clickhere

Job ref: FCS70

Closing date: 09:00 am Monday 12 May

Interviews: Wednesday 21 May in person at the Manchester office

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