HR Administrator m/v in Liverpool

Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has been producing high-quality, accessible theatre for over 18 years. We became an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in 2018. The theatre is one of the largest producing theatres in the North of England and we are proud to be recognised as successfully engaging non-theatre audiences and participants from some of the most deprived social and economic areas of the UK.

To entertain, educate and uplift people by creating an environment that makes theatre accessible to all and enriches Liverpool’s vibrant cultural life. That the theatre is a space where everyone, regardless of background or experience with the arts, feels welcomed and inspired. That the theatre speaks to the experiences and aspirations of the people of Liverpool and is dedicated to representing the city’s vibrant culture and heritage.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an HR Administrator to support the Head of Finance and Administration in all HR matters. In return, we can offer genuine development opportunities in a supportive and progressive environment. This role offers a clear career progression pathway to HR Manager as you develop your expertise and successfully complete your CIPD Level 5 qualification, subject to performance and business requirements.

HR Administrator

Responsible to: Head of Finance and Administration

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £27,500 - £32,500 depending on experience and sector

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), including some weekend and evening work to attend Theatre shows and events

• 25 days’ holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions
• Health and wellbeing Support
• Staff discounts on meals and drinks in our café and bar

Contract Management

• Prepare, review, and modify employment contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organisational policies.
• Act as a point of contact for employees and management regarding contract-related enquiries and issues, facilitating clear communication.
• Conduct orientation sessions to familiarise new employees with company policies, culture, and procedures.
• Prepare onboarding materials, including employee handbooks and training schedules.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and organisational policies during the offboarding process.

General HR Support

• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, ensuring they are communicated effectively and adhered to by all staff.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Generate reports on HR metrics related to contracts and employee lifecycle management, providing insights for decision-making.
• Participate in HR initiatives and projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and organisational goals.

End-to-End Recruitment Process

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics such as EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) statistics, time-to-hire, and cost-per-hire.

HR Policies

• Develop and update HR policies in compliance with legal regulations and organisational standards.
• Communicate policies effectively to employees and management to ensure to help with any queries.
• Provide guidance and support on policy interpretation and application to both employees and management.
• Ensure that policies are inclusive, equitable, and in line with best practices for workplace culture.
• Monitor and assess the impact of policies, making necessary adjustments based on feedback.

Point of Contact for HR Data

• Serve as the primary point of contact for management and employee queries related to HR data, such as sickness and absence, probation reviews, holidays, and worked hours.
• Maintain accurate HR data records in systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Generate and provide reports on employee attendance, leave balances, and other HR metrics upon request.
• Work with managers to schedule probation review meetings and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
• Assist in tracking and managing holiday requests, ensuring proper coordination with payroll and team schedules.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an HR Administrator or similar role, supporting staff at different levels within an organisation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.
• Payroll administration experience, with the ability to ensure data accuracy and support timely payroll production.
• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles, with the ability to help embed EDI into HR processes and policies.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, working towards CIPD Level 3, or willingness to undertake professional HR development.
• Experience with HR management systems, including BrightHR or similar systems.
• Experience in contract management and administration.
• An enthusiasm for HR and administration.
• Enthusiasm for theatre and the arts, or a demonstrated commitment to supporting cultural and community organisations.

A supporting statement which details why you want the role, how it fits into your longer-term career plans and how you feel you meet the expectations of the JD, ensuring that you address each point under the ‘successful candidates will have’ section above.

If you require further information about this recruitment process, need additional information about the role, or would like to discuss your access requirements, please email HR on HR@liverpoolsroyalcourt. We would appreciate it if all candidates could complete the EDI form to help the organisation to monitor diversity across the organisation. We strongly encourage all applicants with disabilities and people from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply as we strive for our team and our work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities we serve.