Experience

New City College

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Human Resources Recruitment Coordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Present

• Human Resources Administrator

  • May 2016 - Present

  - To coordinate and carry out all the recruitment administration for temporary and permanent staff including sitting on interview panels when appropriate;- To carry out all employment checks for temporary and permanent staff and progress chase where necessary, including countersigning DBS application forms, checking qualifications and references;- To provide general administrative support to the HR team and Director of HR, for example; distributing post, booking rooms, hospitality, typing and photocopying documentation;- To issue contracts, annual leave entitlement etc. to new employees.- To assist with inputting and maintenance of data in the HR Information System (currently Bond Professional) e.g. recruitment, sickness, personal data, qualifications and chasing managers and staff as appropriate;- To maintain the Single Central register and chase up any outstanding Disclosure and Barring Certificates;- To maintain training records for staff and chase up none compliance with staff, managers and where appropriate contractors;- To enter sickness absences into the HR database and make HR Advisers aware of any trends where appropriate; - To deal with general enquiries, giving basic advice as appropriate and providing contractual information and advice on policies and procedures, by telephone, email, fax, in person or by post;- To make all arrangements for new staff including setting up new files, carrying out initial induction and liaising with managers regarding induction, issuing passes and arranging welcome message;- To carry out administration duties as necessary for example filing, ordering stationery and other equipment;- To assist the HR Assistant with administration duties as necessary, for example sending out leave cards, completing references.- To assist the HR Advisors, HR Manager and Director of HR with administration of projects where necessary;- To contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Human Resources department as required. Show less



OpenBet

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• HR Administrator

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  First point of contact for employees on all HR related matters. Responsible for answering and managing the HR email inbox, providing information on general employment matters, HR policies, procedures and benefits in a timely and efficient manner. Production of documentation relating to the entire employee lifecycle including contract generation, maternity/paternity and flexible working requests, changes to T&Cs, etc. Update and maintain the HRIS ensuring that employee data is accurate and up to date. Management of onboarding and leaver processes including creating offer/ leaver documentation and conducting vetting. Support HR colleagues on ER casework, attending meetings, taking accurate notes and producing related documentation. Responding to reference requests. Assisting in the administration of benefits. Show less



Sir John Cass's Foundation

• HR Officer and PA to the CEO

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2015

  Undertaking periodic skills audit of the Board, to ensure the Foundation has the range of skills necessary for the proper governance of the institution. Organising ‘Learning and Development’ programmes to ensure Governors keep up-to-date with good practice in charitable trusteeship, governance and administration. Developing an induction programme so new Governors have an understanding of their responsibilities, the function of the Board and the strategic objectives of the institutions. Reviewing and updating policies i.e. health and safety, disaster recover, etc.Using HR knowledge to help organise, prepare and plan recruitment of new governors.Creating and developing annual appraisals for Governors and staff. Updating Foundation policies i.e. recruitment, appointment, terms of reference, appraisals.Assisting the CEO with the preparation of strategic plans for the Foundation.Managing the diary of the CEO, arranging meetings, providing refreshments and organising travel arrangements. Attending Foundation Board and Committee Meetings.Ensuring Board and Committee agenda papers are distributed on time, minutes are produced promptly and that all follow up actions, are taken. Dealing with all correspondence and assisting the CEO in responding to e-mails/letters received by professional advisors, applicants and others. Maintaining the register of the Governors’ interest and reporting this annually to the Board. Organising events and functions associated to the Foundation as directed by the Chief Executive. i.e. Founder’s Day, Receptions, Annual Lunches, Away Days and Annual Lectures. As well as maintaining invitation schedule. Liaising with Lord Mayor’s Office, local Church, Schools, Governors, MPs and City of London Police regarding arrangements for various events and functions as appropriate. Ensuring necessary files, minute books and records including archives are maintained. Supporting the Foundations promotional activity. Show less

• Administrative Intern

  • May 2011 - Oct 2012

  Answering telephones, filing, binding, photocopying, note taking, word processing and emailing. Cataloguing and organising archives and archive system electronically. Formulating travelling and accommodation arrangements. Liaising with colleagues and suppliers for necessary repairs in the office. Ensuring all files are kept up to date, by timely filing of paperwork.Assisting with distribution of invites and helping co-ordinate various events, as well as gathering responses and updating records regularly. Show less



Harvey Nichols

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Advisor

  • Aug 2007 - Sep 2011

  Enhancing and contributing to customer satisfaction with the store. Communicating and liaising to achieve goals to maintain customer rapport. Dealing with orders and participating in stock take. Processing transactions and handling cash flow within the department. Adapting work ethics and skills to suit customer needs. Representing flagship image and upholding a high standard of customer service. Attending training sessions to develop in customer service. Enhancing and contributing to customer satisfaction with the store. Communicating and liaising to achieve goals to maintain customer rapport. Dealing with orders and participating in stock take. Processing transactions and handling cash flow within the department. Adapting work ethics and skills to suit customer needs. Representing flagship image and upholding a high standard of customer service. Attending training sessions to develop in customer service.