We are searching for a new HR Administrator to support the Head of HR two days a week at Museum of the Home.

The role pays £11,600 (£29,000 FTE), and the ideal days to work would be Wednesday and Thursday (benefits are listed below).

The purpose of the HR Administrator is:

• To support the delivery of HR administrative services for the team.
• Part of our mission is to make the Museum an Amazing Place to Work and we are looking for a committed team member who can support this.
• To act as the first point of contact for all HR administrative queries, particularly on the Head: HR’s non-working days.

Our values, and how they are represented in this role, you must be:

Bold brave in trying new things, taking action and fighting for change on issues affecting the ways we live.

Kind friendly, generous and considerate in all your actions

Eco-active embed climate action in all decision-making and encourage visitors to make eco-minded choices at home.

Equitable act transparently, ethically and inclusively - and allocate resources, time and care equitably

The main responsibilities for the role of HR Administrator are:

• To provide timely and accurate administration of all HR processes – recruitment, on and off boarding, changes of terms, parental leave, etc. preparing and issuing relevant documentation – e.g. contracts, letters, etc.

• Take responsibility for information collation and maintenance in line with data protection requirements and good practice

• Provide all relevant changes to payroll promptly

• Complete employee references for joiners

• Administer all DBS checks both for joiners and existing staff in line with our Safeguarding policy

• Arrange and perform HR inductions

• Manage the HRIS (NaturalHR), reviewing workflows, supporting staff and line managers. Input all staff information on our HR system ensuring this is always kept up-to-date

• Calculate pro-rata holiday entitlements for staff and update records

• Liaise with the Head: HR, hiring managers, and job applicants to ensure effective vacancy posting

• Liaise with the Communications team to ensure effective recruitment campaigns

• Manage the jobs@ inbox with guidance from the Head: HR

• Liaise with managers and staff to keep sickness absence records are up to date

• Collate HR survey data such as exit interviews, equality questionnaires, etc.

• Identify process improvements to the Head: HR

• Keep abreast of employment law relevant work and projects

 plus to fully participate in HR projects relating to the continuous improvement of the HR service at the Museum

We are looking for someone who (see attached job description for full details) has:

Experience working in HR administration, in a busy office environment, with a natural ability to work methodically, self starting and is well organised administratively. Working with HRIS and/ or database(s) effectively and able to navigate Microsoft Office Suite. Confidentiality and excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, are essential to this role. If you can use SharePoint and HRIS (we use NaturalHR) would be desirable, and have a genuine interest in the arts and cultural sector would be advantageous.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to maintaining an inclusive working environment, with a diverse workforce. We value individuality, equity and representation and appoint on merit.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, our recruitment is inclusive and accessible. If you would like to request an alternative application format on disability grounds, please contact jobs@museumofthehome.org.uk

Working to make Museum of the Home an amazing place to work.

Benefits

We aim to provide a stimulating working environment for everyone in the team. You’ll be working alongside great colleagues and in a beautiful Grade I listed building.

You are also entitled to other employment benefits when you join us:

• 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing by one day per year, up to 30 days), plus bank holidays (FTE)

• Membership to one of two pension schemes

• Staff discount in our shop

• Free access to many exhibitions, museums and art galleries in London

• Enhanced sick pay and family leave

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season Ticket Loan

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• Free tea and coffee

We also have various groups for staff to join:

• Wellbeing forum

• Climate Action Group

• Equity Action Group