Graduate HR Assistant

Type: Graduate
Region: London

Location: Sheffield – Hybrid 

Annual Salary: £24,000 per annum pro rata

Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extending)

Line Manager: Amy McManus 

Recruiter: Rikki Spencer-Cox

About Twinkl

Twinkl’s mission is to “help those who teach”, and from our humble beginnings in Sheffield we have since grown to become one of the largest digital educational publishers in the world. For over a decade now we have been providing educators with high quality, trusted teaching resources for their classrooms, homes and learning centres.

This role

We are seeking an ambitious individual to assist the team with generalist HR responsibilities. You will manage Twinkl’s busy HR inbox and be one of the first points of contact for all HR-related queries. The successful candidate will possess a ‘Can Do’ attitude and will thrive within a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring that Twinkl remains a happy and positive workplace, ensuring that team members are able to produce their best work in order to help teachers and children all over the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the HR inbox as the first point of contact
• Ensuring the internal HR system is kept up to date with regular changes, new starters and leavers
• Administering HR documents and contracts
• Maintain accurate electronic personal files
• Preparing and checking payroll information
• Provide support to ad-hoc HR projects
• Perform any other administrative duties when needed

Core Skills:

• Previous experience within an administration position
• Proven experience in keeping accurate records and handling sensitive information
• Proven administration skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and an ability to prioritise your own changing workload
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a good understanding of Employee Relations

Soft Skills:

• Is organised, able to work to deadlines, and manages time effectively
• Strong communication skills, and an ability to manage difficult conversations in a professional and sensitive manner.
• Has a hard work ethic, is passionate, driven and loves what they do
• Is honest, trustworthy and reliable
• Produces quality work and is ready to learn new skills

We’re interested in anyone who meets one, or a combination of the following:

• GCSE A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• An Undergraduate or Master’s degree in HR would be beneficial but not essential
• CIPD Qualified or part qualified
• Demonstrable experience within the HR industry

If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application/selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements please include this at the foot of your covering letter. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

Here are a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

• A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before the process
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – our Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.
• From day 1 – Westfield Health, 33 annual leave days per year (pro rata for part time team members) flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home and Twinkl subscription.
• After probation – company sick pay and cycle to work scheme
• Long term service reward – Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay.