Junior Manager – People Operations

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As the great Kurt Cobain* once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.*BMG is the proud representative of Kurt Cobain’s publishing catalogue, including the 1992 single ‘Come As You Are’

Junior Manager – People Operations

Join BMG’s People Excellence team and provide seamless support by overseeing and maintaining HR administrative functions ensuring clear communication, efficient workflows and exceptional service to all stakeholders. We’re looking for a proactive, adaptable and detail orientated individual, with strong organisational and leadership skills to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and foster collaboration – you’ll play a key role in supporting and strengthening our team!

Key Responsibilities:

People Team Administrative Support

• Prepare documents for the People team including presentations, agendas, policy/procedure and meeting minutes whilst scheduling team meetings and resolving calendar conflicts
• Track project progress, maintain timelines and follow up on team tasks as required

People Administration

• Manage employee life cycle processes including preparing documents for onboarding, offboarding and employee changes (e.g., contracts, agreements, bonus letters)
• Act as the primary People team contact, managing employee queries through our ticketing system
• Maintain People systems and administer payroll, benefits, and pension processes accurately

Compliance

• Supporting with IR35 and internal audits, ensuring that all policies, processes, and procedures meet legal and regulatory standards

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Design and deliver company induction sessions for new employees
• Plan engagement events for employees (birthdays, anniversaries, promotions)
• Draft People communications (e.g., payroll reminders, benefit updates, DE&I awareness)

Process Improvement

• Process invoices and raise purchase orders via internal systems
• Collaborate with People Operations Manager to optimise People team processes for improved efficiency
• Implement best practices to enhance team productivity and workflow, ideally including introducing new tools

Your Profile

• Experience in structuring and streamlining team processes to enhance efficiency
• Demonstrate a proactive approach by taking full ownership of assigned areas, anticipating team needs, and suggesting improvements
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Time management skills to drive efficient, collaborative team meetings, from agenda-setting to follow-up
• A passion for administration with exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in all MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Familiarity with tools and software for project management and scheduling (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Trello)

Now, what’s in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday! 
• Flexible working opportunities. 
• Subsidised gym membership. 
• Private Health Insurance. 
• Competitive pension scheme. 
• All eligible parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, can receive up to 6 months of fully paid parental leave.
• Annual gig allowance. 
• Artist showcases. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Workplace Nursery Scheme 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Give As You Earn Scheme . 
• A fun and sociable office environment. 

Pay Range

£35,000 – £37,000 per annum

The above salary is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits as listed above.

Are you interested? Follow the link to apply!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at [email protected].

BMG – est. 2008 – is the world’s fourth-biggest music company, the first new global player in the music business of the streaming age, and a record label and music publisher in one. Named in 2020 one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 20 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history.

BMG’s fresh approach includes production music, films, books, artist management, merchandise, neighboring rights, and live as well as music publishing and recordings off the same service platform. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

BMG is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Company: BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: W2 1AS 

Job ID: 275360

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