Assistant HR Administrator in Manchester

HR Assistant Human Resources Reporting to: HR Support Manager Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (On-site) About UK Management College UK Management College (UKMC) and the wider Unibridge Group are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience supported by effective, reliable, and secure systems and services. Through strong partnerships with universities and industry stakeholders, we strive to foster excellence in education and empower our communities to make meaningful contributions within their chosen fields. The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources and Recruitment teams across UK Management College and the wider Unibridge Group. The postholder will play a key role in supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, and compliance activities. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment processes, scheduling interviews, maintaining employee and candidate records, preparing onboarding documentation, supporting pre-employment checks, and ensuring a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. Recruitment Administration Support end-to-end recruitment activities across multiple departments. Monitor recruitment and HR inboxes and respond to candidate and employee enquiries in a timely manner. Attend interviews to take notes, ensure compliance with UKMC policies and respond to basic HR questions. HR Administration Support HR reporting and recruitment metrics. Assist with general HR administration. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies. Assist with monitoring compliance with employment legislation and company policies. Previous administrative experience, ideally within HR or recruitment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams). GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics. CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it. Previous experience supporting recruitment or onboarding activities. Knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) ~ Pension Scheme ~ Professional development opportunities ~ Career progression opportunities within a growing higher education organisation ~ Free onsite parking ~ Staff engagement, recognition, and wellbeing initiatives ~ Opportunity to develop a career within Human Resources If you are an organised and motivated individual looking to develop your HR career within a growing higher education organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a dedicated Human Resources team, supporting the recruitment and development of talented individuals across UK Management College and the wider Unibridge Group.