Moonshot believes that marginalised people in society — including minority ethnic people, people from working class backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centred in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.
About the role:
Do you have a passion for a career in HR and a genuine interest in working for an organisation tackling online harms - from violent extremism and gender-based violence to disinformation and child online exploitation. Do you have experience working in HR and want to develop further?
Moonshot is currently recruiting an HR Assistant to join the People and Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and gain experience within a fast paced organisation. You will play a central role and will have the opportunity to be involved in a diverse range of activities.
We are looking for an HR Assistant to manage and maintain our HR records. You will be responsible for obtaining and recording confidential HR information, managing databases and supporting the people team with ongoing strategic initiatives. An important part of this role will be to keep up to date with laws and legislations across geographies.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with day to day operations of the HR functions and duties.
- The ongoing review and updating policies and processes as required in order to keep the employee journey as smooth as possible, and the company compliant and proactive in all HR areas.
- Performing periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
- Ensure all candidates for Moonshot positions receive professional, timely and respectful information about their application.
- Assisting with identifying training needs, researching training solutions, scheduling, administering, and tracking of training programs for employees.
- Supporting the People team with ongoing strategic initiatives for HR and Recruitment.
- Supporting annual processes such as performance reviews, training and benefits planning in collaboration with the People team.
Requirements
Essential:
- Highly trustworthy, demonstrating the ability to use appropriate discretion in supporting the organisation and its employees.
- Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise policies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with patience and empathy, and have difficult conversations when required.
- Strong interest in HR policy, process and employment legislation and a desire to learn about this area.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Demonstrated experience of working with sensitive data or documents.
- Candidates will be expected to undertake DBS checks and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per the needs of clients.
Desirable:
- Familiar with ATS software and HRIS.
- Knowledge (from the concept of implementing to maintaining) of HR management, in particular area of employee relations and employment law.
- Experience in designing and implementing HR policies and procedures across other countries.
Benefits
Benefits package:
- 30 days’ paid annual leave.
- Private healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing access to mental health support.
- Generous maternity and paternity package.
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 depending on skills and experience.
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