HR Assistant

at  Grosvenor Group

About Grosvenor
Grosvenor is an international organisation whose activities span urban property, food and Agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives.
We develop, manage and invest to improve property and places across many of the world’s leading cities. In the food and Agtech sector, our growing investment portfolio includes some of the industry’s most innovative businesses working towards a better food system. We manage rural estates and their environmentally sensitive habitats, while supporting charitable initiatives targeted at vulnerable young people.
We are a values-led organisation which represents the Grosvenor family and shares a common purpose - to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit - addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations.
At Grosvenor, we seek to recruit and develop people who share our values of integrity, respect and trust, and have the skills and ambition to help us successfully deliver our strategy. We live up to our promises, build lasting relationships with our partners and work closely and responsibly with local communities.
About Grosvenor Food & AgTech
Grosvenor Food & AgTech is an active investor in companies that are reshaping food and agriculture around the world – for the better.
We identify entrepreneurs and businesses rethinking how food is produced, distributed and consumed, supporting their growth as lead investors and highly engaged board members.
With one of the longest established investment teams in the sector, we actively manage a portfolio of over 25 companies, helping them lead positive change in a way that enhances human health and the natural environment, enabling the economic sustainability of farming and food production.
Our companies harness the power of technology and apply it through innovative business models to deliver lasting solutions that can be deployed at scale.
We are a values-led organisation which represents the Grosvenor family. Our work in food and agtech, alongside Grosvenor’s other activities in international urban property, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives, shares a common purpose – to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit – addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations.
About Grosvenor Diversified Property Investment
With a track record of over 340 years, Grosvenor is an international developer, manager and investor improving property and places across many of the world’s leading cities.
Our Diversified Property Investments business co-invests with like-minded partners in third-party managed joint ventures to grow and diversify our exposure in regions, sectors and investment types that are beyond the focus of Grosvenor’s regional property operating companies.
We promote sustainability within the built environment, enhancing the wellbeing of our customers and communities to ensure that our activities can make a positive difference to society. Since our first partnership in 2011, we have invested across Europe, North and South America, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia.
We are a values-led organisation which represents the Grosvenor family. Our work in property, alongside Grosvenor’s other activities in food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives, shares a common purpose – to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit – addressing today’s needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations.
Purpose of role
Support the HR department with administrative tasks and data entry, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with HR policies.
In addition, the role will also give admin support to our Finance department as when required.
The position will see you providing maternity cover on a 9-month fixed term contract on a part time basis (15 hours/week, Monday to Friday)

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment: assist the team with recruitment administrative tasks, including job advertising and providing a point of contact for candidates
• Policies & procedures: ensuring all documentation is up to date
• Leave management: Potentially managing / registering staff absences and holidays
• Main point of contact for HR queries.
• Provide administrative support for the employee life cycle including processing joiners and leavers, creating, and updating employee system profiles and records
• Support the HR department with the population of letters as required
• Co-ordinate employee starter and leaver process as required
• Provide general support to the Finance department, H&S coordinator and GDPI/GFA teams as required

Key relationships

• HR Operations
• GDPI team
• GFA team

Key requirements

• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Experience using HR software (ideally with Workday)
• Ability to be tactful and diplomatic to confidential/ sensitive situations
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality
• Good understanding of employee life cycle
• Understanding of ongoing legislative changes which affect compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organised, logical and methodical approach
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to remain pro-active and use own initiative
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to prioritise effectively

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• Recruitment: assist the team with recruitment administrative tasks, including job advertising and providing a point of contact for candidates
• Policies & procedures: ensuring all documentation is up to date
• Leave management: Potentially managing / registering staff absences and holidays
• Main point of contact for HR queries.
• Provide administrative support for the employee life cycle including processing joiners and leavers, creating, and updating employee system profiles and records
• Support the HR department with the population of letters as required
• Co-ordinate employee starter and leaver process as required
• Provide general support to the Finance department, H&S coordinator and GDPI/GFA teams as require