HR Assistant

As one of the world’s largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions – we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Overall job purpose

To assist People Advisors, Senior People Advisors and People Advisory Managers in providing a commercial people service to RSM. Working closely with the People team and supporting the wider business.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and assisting line managers with probation paperwork/interviews
• Providing administrative support for ER processes/meetings
• Being the first point of contact for students/red level employees
• Providing support to TA team regarding administrative role in their region/location/service line
• Creating, running and producing weekly, monthly or annual reports as required including data analysis
• Supporting employee wellbeing through return-to-work processes
• Administering line manager changes with the POT team and on HR systems
• Administering the leavers process including leaver forms, arranging of exit interviews and conducting interviews with red/blue grade employees
• Conducting employee life cycle activities such as maternity or paternity meetings/related paperwork
• Supporting, were required, the student recruitment process alongside the early years career team
• Supporting line managers with student joiners/queries
• General administration activities
• Working alongside the advisory group to keep them up to date with tasks, activities and information
• Liaising with the POT team regarding new starters/other related paperwork
• Liaise with payroll staff on simple pay queries and sickness deductions
• Keeping trackers and systems up to date
• Research and ad-hoc project work
• Any other duties as required by the PAM, Senior Advisor or Advisor group

Essential

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• Strong attention to detail in written and numeric tasks
• Good Excel/data analysis skills
• Previous experience of working in a team
• Previous experience of working in a professional office environment
• Professional appearance
• Interested in progressing career in HR, e.g. studying for HRCP or CIPD

Desirable

• Previous experience in an HR or HR-related working environment would be advantageous

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client’s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Financial planning services
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, RG1 3EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CIPD (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading, RG1 3EU

Reference ID: Req7017