Liverpool’s Royal Court are recruiting a HR Administrator.
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre has been producing high quality, accessible theatre for over 18 years. They present real Liverpool lives on stage and celebrate all that is good about Liverpool’s rich culture. They became an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation in 2018. The theatre is one of the largest producing theatres in the North of England and are proud to be recognised as successfully engaging non-theatre audiences and participants from some of the most deprived social and economic areas of the UK.
Belief – That their brand of theatre production and participation programmes can be enjoyed by most people, and have a powerful impact on their lives, whether they have had previous theatre experiences or not.
Vision – They make a difference to people’s lives through entertainment, emotion and education. They put Liverpool lives on stage and present their work in a unique way to engage non-traditional theatre audiences. They enrich the lives of audiences and participants culturally, socially and economically by connecting people to Liverpool.
Mission – To become a key organisation through which audiences can develop a love for theatre in all its forms. To be known throughout the UK as a leading producer of quality theatre and inspiring engagement programmes for non-traditional theatre audiences. To truly embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into our organisation and programmes.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an HR Administrator to support the Head of Finance and Administration in all HR matters. This role would suit somebody who is currently in a similar role and would like greater exposure and responsibility with opportunities for progression. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise, go that extra mile, and great communication skills will be second nature to you. In turn, they can offer real development in a supportive and progressive environment.
Job Details
Job title: HR Administrator
Responsible to: Head of Finance and Administration
Location: Liverpool’s Royal Court, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £26,500 – £30,000 depending on experience (pro-rata basis)
Hours: 24 per week, 3 days per week (flexible), including some weekend and evening work to attend Theatre shows and events
Staff Benefits
• 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays (pro-rata basis)
• Pension contributions
• Health and Wellbeing Support
• Complementary tickets to all main house shows
• An invitation to dress tech night for all main house shows
• Staff discounts on meals and drinks in our café
Key Tasks:
1. Contract Management
• Drafting and Reviewing Contracts: Prepare, review, and modify employment contracts, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies.
• Renewals and Amendments: Manage contract renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring timely processing and compliance with organizational standards.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all employee contracts, including tracking key dates for renewals and expirations.
• Employee Liaison: Act as a point of contact between employees and management regarding contract-related inquiries and issues, facilitating clear communication.
2. Employee Life Cycle Management
• Onboarding:
o Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and processed.
o Conduct orientation sessions to familiarize new employees with company policies, culture, and procedures.
o Prepare onboarding materials, including employee handbooks and training schedules.
• Offboarding:
o Manage the offboarding process for departing employees, including exit interviews, document retrieval, and final settlements.
o Ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational policies during the offboarding process.
o Collect feedback during exit interviews to identify trends and areas for improvement within the organization.
3. General HR Support
• HR Policies and Compliance: Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, ensuring they are communicated effectively and adhered to by all staff.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports on HR metrics related to contracts and employee life cycle management, providing insights for decision-making.
• Support HR Projects: Participate in HR initiatives and projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and organizational goals.
4. End-to-End Recruitment Process
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and job descriptions.
• Source candidates through multiple channels such as job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial interviews to assess qualifications and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams, managing schedules and feedback loops.
• Administer candidate assessments and manage offers and onboarding procedures.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics such as EDI statistics, time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
5. HR Policies
• Develop and update HR policies in compliance with legal regulations and organizational standards.
• Communicate policies effectively to employees and management to ensure to help with any queries.
• Provide guidance and support on policy interpretation and application to both employees and management.
• Ensure that policies are inclusive, equitable, and in line with best practices for workplace culture.
• Monitor and assess the impact of policies, making necessary adjustments based on feedback.
6. Point of Contact for HR Data
• Serve as the primary point of contact for management/ employee queries related to HR data, such as sickness/absence, probation reviews, holidays, and worked hours.
• Maintain accurate HR data records in systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Generate and provide reports on employee attendance, leave balances, and other HR metrics upon request.
• Work with managers to schedule probation review meetings and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
• Assist in tracking and managing holiday requests, ensuring proper coordination with payroll and team schedules.
The successful candidate will have:
• Proven experience as an HR Administrator or similar role, supporting all levels of staff within an organisation
• An enthusiasm for HR & Administration
• Evidence of a proactive attitude to work and the ability to take the initiative
• 2-5 years’ experience of in Contract Management and Deployment
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Evidence of self-motivation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools
• Sense of humour
How To Apply
If you think that you meet all the requirements to be a successful candidate, please send the following:
• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement which details why you want the role, how it fits in to your longer-term career plans and how you feel you meet the expectations of the JD, ensuring that you address each point under the ‘successful candidates will have’ section above
• The names and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer, if possible. We will not contact any referees without your prior permission
If you require further information about this recruitment process, need additional information about the role, or would like to discuss your access requirements please email HR on HR@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com
They would appreciate it if all candidates could complete the EDI form to help the organisation to monitor diversity across the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people from the Global Majority for this post.
EDI Link – https://forms.office.com/e/zGMDwYsrdV
They’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates, so please let them know if you need any accommodations or special arrangements for the interview.
They strongly encourage all applicants with disabilities and people who are from ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply as they strive for their team and work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities they serve.