HR Administrator

HR Administrator - York

• Competitive salary £25,000 per year
• 35 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for training and career growth within the HR function.
• Work within a collaborative team that values your contributions.
• While the role is primarily office-based, there is some flexibility around working arrangements when needed.
• Enjoy a healthy balance between work responsibilities and personal life.
• Access to staff wellbeing programs, free parking, and other employee perks.

We are seeking a detail-oriented People Services Administrator to provide essential support to our People Services team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of recruitment processes, payroll support, and general HR administration.

HR Administrator - Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Assist the People Advisor in managing the entire recruitment process, from posting job adverts and coordinating interviews to liaising with candidates.
• Handle all pre-employment checks, including references, health screening, and verifying Right to Work documentation and Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.
• Maintain the College's Single Central Record, ensuring all updates and amendments are accurately recorded.

Payroll and Pension Support:

• Input and maintain employee data in the HR system, ensuring payroll deadlines are met, including timesheets and expense claims.
• Respond to day-to-day payroll and pension-related queries from staff.

HR Administration:

• Provide administrative support across the People Services team, including drafting letters and documents, and ensuring they are distributed in line with service level agreements.
• Take minutes and notes during confidential meetings, ensuring these are handled appropriately and distributed as needed.
• Maintain secure and organised electronic filing systems in line with data protection guidelines.
• Act as the first point of contact for People Services queries, providing a friendly and helpful service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Learning and Development team with administrative tasks, ensuring training records and development plans are up to date.

HR Administrator - Who We're Looking For:
We are looking for a highly organised and efficient individual with a passion for HR administration. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work are essential.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience using HR systems (knowledge of iTrent would be an advantage)
• A proactive, customer-focused approach
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all administrative tasks
• You will need a car to drive to the office location which is based in the outskirts of York