REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, CULTURE AND GOVERNANCE

Who we’re looking for: We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for HR looking to join the People and Culture team to support with supporting management and employees at the EI to be effective in their roles and provide the best service to our members. The right individual for this HR position will be passionate about people and ideally, will have previous HR related experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and can multitask.

WHO WE ARE:

The EI is the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy. Our purpose is creating a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global energy transition to net zero. We do this by attracting, developing and equipping the diverse future energy workforce; informing energy decision-making through convening expertise and advice; and enabling industry and consumers to make energy lower carbon, safer and more efficient.
At the EI we endeavour to find talent that will live and breathe our values. Our employees, and our extensive network of volunteers, pursue their work in line with a set of values reflecting the culture of the organisation: we are inclusive by treating each other with care and respect; we build trust through open and professional collaboration; and we are passionate about making a difference.
A registered charity, incorporated by Royal Charter in 2003 but with a heritage dating back more than a century, the EI is licensed to offer professional registration as Chartered Energy Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and, uniquely, Chartered Energy Manager status. It is also home to a range of collaborative initiatives, including the G+ Global Offshore Wind Health and Safety Organisation, SafetyOn and POWERful Women. We host the annual International Energy Week, International Energy Awards, publish the annual Statistical Review of World Energy, the Energy Barometer, weekly New Energy World Magazine, and provide the Toolbox web app helping the energy workforce learn lessons from incidents and get home safe.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in an HR administrative position is preferred.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of HR software and databases is a plus (bob).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The successful candidate with work alongside both the People, Learning & Development Advisor and Director of People, Culture and Governance to be responsible for the fundamental administration within the team extending to supporting recruitment, on-boarding, managing employee records and assisting with the administration of the Learning and Development projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR database.
• Support the administration of employee benefits, payroll, and leave management.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, meetings, and training sessions.
• Assist in the preparation of HR documents, such as employment contracts and policies and ensure relevant policies are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide general HR support.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and EI policies.
• Work closely with the People, Learning & Development Advisor to look after employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Managing the administration of the HR inboxes