About the Bonhams Network
Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.
About the Role
In this creative and dynamic role, you will work closely with our People Team supporting all elements of the employee lifecycle in the UK, Europe and APAC, from attraction of prospective employees to growing and developing them right up to after they leave the company. Your will be based in London and will report to the HR Business Partner.
In your role as People Administrator, you will be required to carry out the following key tasks and responsibilities
- Acting as the first point of contact for all People-related queries in the UK, Europe and APAC and escalate as appropriate
- Providing a professional and efficient administrative support through the full employee lifecycle, including issuing all HR Documentation
- Supporting onboarding including leading inductions and ensuring our new starters are set up for success
- Offboarding leavers smoothly and holding exit interviews
- Managing the recruitment process, including preparing job adverts, advertising roles, screening applications, and liaising with external agencies and candidates
- Managing the company career page and LinkedIn Recruiter account
- Maintaining accurate employee records in our HR systems and employee files
- Creating regular and ad hoc report requests on different HR metrics
- Assisting with the monthly payroll process
- Working with Finance to ensure all HR related invoices are processed as appropriate
- Assisting the People Team with ad hoc projects, such as Graduate Programme and the implementation of a new projects and initiatives. Ensuring handbooks and policies are kept up to date
Required Skills & Attributes
- Fluent in both English and French is essential.
- Experience in People Administration within a fast-paced environment - international experience preferable.
- Excellent digital skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferably with experience of HR Data Management.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, ability to manage conflicting deadlines and changing priorities.
- Excellent Team Player.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate discreetly.
- Accuracy and excellent attention to details.
- Able to build strong working relationships and gain respect across all levels of the organisation.
- Confident communicator both in writing and verbally. Creative, but practical approach to problem solving.
What We Offer
Some of our benefits and perks include:
- 28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 with service.
- Private Health Care
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan Employee Assistance Programme
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If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 20th June 2025 at midnight.
We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.
Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.