HR Administrator / Officer (Temporary)

On behalf of a leading educational organisation in Kettering, we’re looking for an enterprising and proactive HR Administrator / Officer with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world of education? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that will ignite your HR career!

The successful applicant will be at the forefront of fostering a positive and supportive work environment, working collaboratively with various stakeholders across the organisation to deliver high-quality HR services and help to create a positive working culture.

What you can expect:

• £14.81 – £15.33 per hour
• Subsidised term-time dining
• On-site parking
• 37 hour working week Monday to Thursday – 7.00am – 3.00pm and Fridays 7.00am – 2.30pm. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

As HR Administrator / Officer, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Being first point of contact for all HR queries and providing basic advice on policies and procedures
• Using templates to produce and issue a range of HR documents
• Supporting colleagues in preparing reports and data for committees, as and when required
• Building and maintaining good working relationships across the organisation
• Carrying out key recruitment tasks such as shortlisting, advertising, and coordination of interviews
• Coordinating all pre-interview and pre-employment checks, as well as arranging inductions
• Maintaining all personnel files and HR records in line with best practice
• Ensuring that diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are key components through the employee lifecycle
• Managing leave requests, return to work processes and informal absence meetings
• Ensuring high quality inductions and implemented and completed
• Supporting with any administrative tasks before, during and after formal meetings
• Assisting the People Business Partners with casework management
• Regularly updating the payroll system, liaising with colleagues to ensure that all expenses, mileage and overtime claims are processed correctly and on time
• Participating in Job Evaluation Panels

We’re looking for an HR Administrator / Officer with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience as an HR administrator or HR Officer, ideally within the education sector
• CIPD Level 3 or above would be preferred
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Prior involvement in recruitment and selection processes
• High degree of IT literacy; confident in the use of MS Office
• Confident in the management, development and operation of admin systems and procedures
• Communicates with colleagues in a helpful and approachable manner, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to promote equality and diversity throughout the organisation
• Sound understanding of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality