Human Resources Assistant

The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is now recruiting for a full-time Human Resources Assistant to support the rapidly changing needs of the British Council Ukraine and HR team in the effective delivery of all change programmes across all British Council operations.

This role is expected to bring expert knowledge and contribution into delivery and administration of such changes together with other HR team members to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate code of practice and guidelines.

Main opportunities/challenges for this role:

• Support HR operations for the British Council Ukraine group of companies consisting of 3 legal entities in delivery and administration of change programmes and daily HR activities;
• Work closely with HR Admin Assistant to ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate guidelines;
• Find more efficient ways to deliver job duties

Skills, experience and qualifications for the advertised vacancy:

Essential

• English at B2 level
• Fluent Ukrainian and Russian
• University degree
• At least 1 year of experience in HR administration/paperwork
• Knowledge of Ukrainian labour legislation, HR paperwork system and requirements

Desirable:

• Work experience in international environment and diverse teams

What we offer

• official employment
• 13th salary - annual bonus
• 14th salary as Terminal Gratuity
• Performance related annual bonus
• Medical insurance fully paid for employees + coverage for family members (upon probation period completion)
• 34 calendar days of annual leave
• Study leave, paid sick leave, special leave for volunteering
• 14 days of public holidays
• Eye-check policy
• 50% discount for family members to study English
• Opportunities for Learning and Development
  

Short listing will be done against required skills, experience and qualifications listed in the Role profile.

Successful candidates will be invited for an English language testing and interview.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17 November 2019.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We work to ensure that people are not unjustifiably discriminated against on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion or belief, orientation or any other irrelevant grounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria

The British Council in Ukraine has been ranked within the top 20 of more than 500 companies surveyed in relation to supporting learning and development for their employees. Part of a Hay survey on Best companies for personal development in Ukraine 2015, we have been placed at no 8 - the highest scoring British employer and the only British employer to make the top 20. http://nv.ua/publications/kuznicy-kadrov-nv-predstavilo-reyting-luchshih-mest-raboty-dlya-ukraincev-56819.html