Westminster Abbey is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources Officer to join our HR team. The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the Abbey’s HR functions, ensuring the efficient handling of people data, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the HR team with payroll and people data processing.
Maintain and update databases, ensuring all employee and volunteer records are kept accurate and up-to-date.
Monitor workload priorities using Excel and assist with ad hoc project implementation.
Assist in the efficient handling, archiving, and retention of staff/volunteer data in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
Contribute to various HR tasks and projects, working as part of a small, collaborative team.
Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to the Abbey’s safeguarding and data protection policies.
For full details please refer to the job description.
The proposed interview date has been scheduled for 22 April 2025.
Working Hours
The full time equivalent hours are 40 hours per week.
Annual Holidays
The full-time holiday entitlement is 31 days per annum, including recognised public holidays, rising to 33 days per annum in the fifth year of service.
Training
On-site training will be provided in all aspects of the job. Any further training needs will be assessed through the probation period and in annual appraisals.
Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
All employees can join a Group Personal Pension plan, where the minimum employee contribution is 3% and the maximum employer contribution is 9% (as determined by the level of the employee contribution). You will be auto-enrolled into our qualifying workplace pension scheme after 3 months, if you meet the eligibility criteria.
All employees are covered by death-in-service life assurance, whether or not they choose to join the pension scheme.
Staff Discount
All employees receive a 20% discount on purchases from the Westminster Abbey shop and a 30% discount on purchases from the Benugo outlets, which serve refreshments.
Season Ticket Loan
A season ticket loan is offered after satisfactory completion of a probationary period, repayable over 10 months.
Medical Insurance
The Abbey will pay 50% of premiums to join a nominated medical insurance scheme after one year’s employment.