London, UK
HR assistant
Populous is recruiting a HR assistant to join its London-based team.
You may not realise it, but the chances are that you already know a Populous-designed venue. You may even have been in one. As the world’s leading sports and entertainment architecture and design firm, we create places that draw people and communities together, including the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium, Yankee stadium in New York and the o2 Arena in Greenwich.
We design places where people love to be together. And to design the best places and experiences, we need to have the best people. At Populous, we have around 500 of the brightest talents from all around the world, including architects, interior designers, landscape architects and a variety of business support services. It is thanks to this exceptional team that we have completed over 2,000 global projects so far, and have been at the forefront of venue design for over 30 years.
We are seeking a Human Resources assistant to join the London team working alongside the HR manager and HR advisor. This is a generalist role and you will be the first point of contact for all employees and contractors.
You will be involved in the end to end cycle of employment including:
– recruitment
– work experience placements
– induction and off boarding
– probation and performance reviews
– absence and ER cases
– attendance monitoring
– learning and development
– HR systems management
– you will also liaise with other Populous offices and collate employment data for the preparation of board reports and bid
submissions
Skills, knowledge and attributes:
– a qualification in Human Resources or proven experience in this field
– an understanding of UK Employment Law
– the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
– an excellent command of the English language (verbal and written)
– the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner
– exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence to build relationships at all levels
– accuracy and attention to detail
– an advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook
– prior experience of HR information and/or applicant tracking systems
If you have worked in a similar role, in a fast paced environment and are now ready to take on additional responsibilities and develop your career, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for this role and interest in joining Populous by visiting the job posting:
You need to have the immediate right to work in the UK and your salary expectation should also be included with your
application.
With offices on the banks of the River Thames, five minutes’ walk from Putney High Street, Populous employees enjoy a full range of workplace benefits, as well as the opportunity to attend events at a number of our London venues, including the o2 Arena, Wembley and Emirates stadiums.
Populous is an equal opportunities employer.