HR Assistant (2 year fixed-term)
Manchester 

We are looking for a HR Assistant to join our busy People Services team. The ideal candidate will be supported with a thorough induction package, and will have the confidence to quickly utilise their skills and experience to pick up a varied range of people-related tasks.

The General Medical Council as an organisation helps to protect patients and doctors, and improve medical education and practice in the UK, by setting standards for students and doctors. We support them in achieving (and exceeding) those standards and act accordingly when these standards are not met.

As a valuable team member, you will be responsible for delivering HR administration for managers and colleagues throughout the GMC. You will be tasked with providing advice around day-to-day activities, including, but not limited to, onboarding, pay and employee benefits, absence management and casework support. You will have the opportunity to support in disciplinary or grievance procedures through notetaking, which will provide valuable exposure and experience to any upcoming HR professional. The role supports the People Operations Team and management on a wide variety of people related initiatives, whilst demonstrating commitment to supporting a diverse range of our people.

An ability to understand HR related policies, processes and procedures is important. An understanding of GDPR, privacy initiatives, and the ability to always maintain confidentiality and discretion is essential. You will need to have strong organisational skills, dealing with several priorities at the same time, whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy. You must have proven experience of HR administrative support, with a proven track record of updating people / payroll related systems, working consistently, accurately and in a timely manner.

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

To find out more please click here.

How to apply for the role

Please provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description, outline clearly which paragraphs are linked to the essential skill number. You should also include a paragraph which demonstrates your reason for applying for the role.

We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide all the above, we will not be able to progress your application.

We are happy to support a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy. Current expectations are that staff are in the office one day every week on a set team schedule, with additional in-office days as required.

Diversity and inclusive

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)