HR Administrator

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Some flexibility around the end date maybe required, as this is a Maternity Cover Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9.30am – 6pm 
Salary: depending on experience 
Location: Working across both our Gas Ferry Road and Aztec West Studios in Bristol, Hybrid working - with a minimum 3 days in the office 

The People & Culture team are central to how Aardman operates as an employee-owned studio, ensuring its people strategies align with and support our unique culture and enabling the studio to deliver on its vision and mission through its people.

The Role: 

As a key member of the team, the HR Administrator will be responsible for supporting the department in terms of organisation and administration. Tasks will be varied and will include keeping up to date records of employees, being on top of key employment dates, assisting with the recruitment, training and development processes and managing the information on the HR system. 

Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games, and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.  We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a Living Wage Employer.