Human Resources And Compliance Assistant

Human Resources & Compliance Assistant

London (including a blend of home and office working)

Full time

Circa £29,000 per annum

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. We represent over 27,000 members worldwide, supporting them throughout their careers. We shape planning policy, raise professional standards and are the only body in the UK to confer Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources & Compliance Assistantto provide a full range of high-level administrative support within Human Resources and compliance functions. The role will involve administrative support on:

• End to end recruitment activities and on-boarding.
• Updating the HR information system for the full employee lifecycle and becoming the superuser for HR systems.
• Assisting with payroll submissions.
• Arranging and recording all organisation- wide learning and development and manage and administer the RTPI e-learning system for colleagues and Trustees.
• Assisting with data protection related matters such as preparing subject access request responses and recording data protection queries and concerns.
• Monitoring the HR inbox and the data protection inbox and responding appropriately.

About You

• Experience of working in an HR administration role is essential.
• A competent and confident user of information systems, with good analytical skills (able to work with numbers, data, run metrics and pull reports).
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion and be aware of the general principles of data protection regulations.
• Proficiency in HR software and MS Office applications.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Interest in working towards a CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.

The RTPI has a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment which actively operates a policy of helping its employees at all levels to achieve professional growth. We seek to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Closing date:  midnight on Sunday 19th May 2024

Interview dates: Wednesday 29th May 2024

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter that refers to the criteria in the person specification.