People Administrator (fixed-term contract)

Do you have excellent administration skills in a fast-paced environment? Are you confident with technology and learning how to make the most of IT systems? Would you like to work in an administrative role that gives you broad HR exposure?

We are looking for a People Administrator to join us, for up to 12 months, to provide efficient administration support across the People Team. You will be responsible for providing generalist HR admin support to employee relations work, recruitment, and training activity. You will act as the first point of contact in the People Team for internal and external stakeholders.

The RSC People Team is responsible for providing expert advice on all people related matters across the RSC. We have specialist functions which focus on specific areas of HR advice and support, all supporting the delivery of the RSC's strategic aims.

Reporting to the People Services Team Leader, key areas of responsibility include:

• Acting as a first point of contact for People related queries, offering advice, guidance and signposting where appropriate.
• Supporting the onboarding of new colleagues, helping to create a welcoming and positive experience from day one.
• Managing pre-employment checks to ensure they are completed accurately and comply with relevant policies and regulations.
• Preparing and issuing employment documents (e.g. contracts, probation letters and contractual changes), using the recruitment system (eArcu).
• Accurate inputting and monitoring of data into the HR & Payroll system (iTrent).

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:

• Administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of handling confidential information responsibly, with up to date understanding of data protection requirements.
• Excellent work planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work both flexibly and collaboratively.
• Able to use own initiative and positive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work to deadlines, remain calm under pressure and prioritise your workload are required for this role, together with the desire to work effectively as part of a team within a busy department.

This post is based in Stratford-upon-Avon with the option for some working from home. It is offered as a full-time, fixed term contract, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the understanding that additional hours may be required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. We’re happy to talk about flexibility and hybrid working.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email. The role will close at midnight on 25 March, and interviews will take place week commencing 30 March.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals. We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.