We are currently seeking a Human Resources Administrator to provide interim HR administrative support to the Campaign for Childhood and Fundraising Divisions, during a period of intensive recruitment and change. Reporting to the Corporate People Manager, you will be responsible for managing the recruitment process for a number of positions in Fundraising, Marketing, Media, Policy and Church Partnership teams. Your duties will include; reviewing/drafting job descriptions, liaising with HR colleagues with regard to advertisements and managing the application & interview processes.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and you will have a knowledge & experience of HR processes. In addition you will be required to demonstrate strong process management and administration skills, a commitment to provide excellent customer service and the ability to work efficiently and communicate effectively.

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

This role is initially for a period of up to 6 months, and may require travel around the country to our projects, offices or events.

Assessment and interviews: 21 September 2010

Job Description

Title:

Human Resources Administrator

Location:

Edward Rudolf House, Margery Street, London WC1X 0JL.

Reward Band:

XVN £20,257 - £23,069 plus ILW £3277

Reporting to:

Corporate People Manager 
 
Job purpose: 

To provide interim HR administrative support to the CFC and FR Divisions, during a period of intensive recruitment and change.

Key activities:

To manage the recruitment process for a number of positions in Fundraising, Marketing, Media, Policy and Church Partnership teams, including:

• Reviewing job descriptions with the recruiting manager, and drafting changes as required.
• Liaison with colleagues in HR to ensure that job descriptions are compliant with our competency-led approach and accurately captures the requirements of the post.
• Researching market rates for specific posts in competitive organisations.
• Completing recruitment requisitions and forwarding to the appropriate HR colleagues.
• Developing briefs for internal and external recruitment ads and briefing colleagues in HR.
• Long-listing all applications and within the long-list, providing recommended short-lists of candidates for recruiting managers.
• Drafting interview questions, for agreement with the recruiting manager.
• Developing case studies and presentation requests for Assessment Centres (for posts L4 and above).
• Working with the recruiting manager to identify interview panel members, and liaise with POD to ensure that interviews and assessment centres are scheduled on time.
• Liaise with our Corporate Participation Manager to ensure that children and young people have opportunities to participate in our recruitment processes when possible.
• Working closely with colleagues in the POD team to ensure our HR policies are understood and adhered to.
• Writing offer letters and sending out to candidates.
• Liaison directly with candidates re interview dates; references; induction and on boarding.
• Following up with reference requests.
• Drafting internal announcements where appropriate.
• To work with children and young people so as to enable them to have a voice and influence in our work.

Attainments:

In order to be considered for this post you will need to demonstrate that you have the following:

Education

• Educated to Diploma or degree level or equivalent.

Experience/knowledge

• HR administration and processes.

Skills

• Excellent process management and administration skills.
• A strong collaborator, who is able to consider issues from a number of perspectives and work effectively across channels, divisions and functions.
• Committed to providing an excellent service to others.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently.

Core competencies:

In order to be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate that you have the following core competencies:

Leading Others

• Take a leadership role within team area of responsibility when appropriate.

Innovation

• Identify areas for improvement and take action to achieve desired and agreed outcomes.

Managing Resources

• Use resources efficiently.
• Shares timely and accurate information with others.

Providing Service to Others

• Build and maintain good levels of service.
• Ensures service delivery reflects the needs of stakeholders.
• Recognises and values diverse and different perspectives.
• Identifies opportunities for children and young people to be heard and involved meaningfully in our work to make a difference.

Communicating with Others

• Communicate effectively with others in other parts of the organisation, team or externally on day-to-day matters.

Building and Maintaining Partnerships

• Relate well to others, internal and external.
• Take an active part in team meetings.

Managing Yourself

• Make decisions confidently.
• Manage own learning.
• Take pride in achieving results.

Agreeing and Meeting Targets

• Propose targets and standards for role.
• Plan day-to-day activities.
• Work under fairly close supervision.

Special job circumstances:

• This role is initially for a period of up to 6 months.
• The post may require travel around the country to our projects, offices and / or events. 

Please note: if you have difficulty meeting these conditions because of a disability or family circumstances the appointing manager will discuss this with you in order to consider reasonable adjustments to the job or working conditions.

Relevant personal characteristics:

To personally succeed in this role and in The Children’s Society you will require:

• The ability to cope with demanding situations, conflicting priorities and tight deadlines, whilst maintaining consistently high standards of creativity.
• The ability to think creatively, solve problems and develop innovative approaches to communications issues.
• Flexibility, sensitivity and professionalism in your responses to individuals and situations.
• An understanding and acceptance of the principles and values of the organisation.
• A commitment to participation, diversity and equality in working relationships and practice.
• Proven ability to work in partnership across business areas to develop and deliver strategies to grow the business using innovative communications techniques.

Comments:

The post will involve no contact with children and young people and an Enhanced CRB check may not be required.