Questel Hiring for Part-time HR Assistant at London Full Time

Position Overview:
Reporting to the HR Associate for the UK, and as part of Questel’s Human Resources Team, this part-time role is responsible to support HR efforts in the UK and work specifically with the Novagraaf team to support key HR programs and services including talent review, benefits, compensation, and various initiatives.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist with onboarding of new staff including orientation, benefits and training

Administer and explain UK benefits to employees

Process terminations and participate in exit interviews

Coordinate with IT department on provision and maintenance of all office equipment

Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions and reporting them to the HR Associate

Assist managers and employees when the HR Associate is absent

Ensure compliance with ISO:27001 certification; identify and document controls for managing supplier risks

Adhere to all applicable and local laws and regulations

Liaise with HR team to support other locations worldwide

Assist the HR Associate with daily duties, as needed

General day-to-day management of three offices

Handle health and safety compliance with facilities management issues

Organize and coordinate meetings and events

Create and maintain company and employee records

Liaise with corporate recruiters and candidates to obtain CVs, advertise roles, organize interviews, etc.

Assist with HR issues under the direction of the HR Associate

Maintain and handle regulatory and compliance matters, including the renewal of professional and general insurance, insurance claims, etc. with IPReg

Work on special projects and other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred; at least 2 years’ experience in Human Resources or related experience required. Or any combination of education, experience and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated aptitude in conducting interviews

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics

Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Demonstrated knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation, and benefits

Demonstrated initiative, persistence, ability to problem-solve and enthusiasm for learning

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Able to get along well with others in stressful situations

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Fluent in English

Fluency in a second language, other than English, is preferred but not required

Supervision Received:
Supervision is provided by the HR Associate

Supervision Exercised:
No direct reports

Physical/Sensory/Mental Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Consistently operating a computer and other office productivity machinery

Remembering names and details

Maintains confidentiality of all information that is or will be confidential and proprietary to Questel or Questel’s clients

Questel

Equal Employment Opportunity – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.