We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an HR Administrator with excellent organisation, time management and communication skills.
Key facts
- Full-time, permanent post
37 hours per week - Salary
£22,288 - Closing date
Sunday 5th January 2025 - Interview date
w/c 13th January 2025
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an HR Administrator with excellent organisation, time management and communication skills.
As an HR Administrator, you will support the HR Team with the day-to-day operations. Ideally, the post holder will be a strong administrator with a warm and friendly personality. A confident communicator (verbal and written), excellent computer and systems skills, and a high degree of attention to detail are essential. It’s vital to have the flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
The successful applicant will take the lead in processing and organising the recruitment administration for the HR team. They will have experience working in a high-volume work environment. Excellent communication, written, and organisational skills are essential. Strong IT literacy is paramount, as is the ability to apply complete discretion while handling private and confidential information.
They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team and professional services that share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and be able to prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with, and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They can plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared goals.
Job Overview
- Conducting tasks in a discreet and confidential manner
- Managing own personal workload, completing requests within 24 hours of receipt, achieving and maintaining an exceptional accuracy level
- Working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Able to follow instructions, policies and procedures that are set
- Using initiative where appropriate
- Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) Math & English grade 4+ or A-C
- Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint
- Previous HR Administrative experience, with exposure in recruitment, is preferred but not essential
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Set within the Lake District's breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. We are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain a top-notch education provider for Cumbria and the North West region. Our students focus on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. We recognise the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately identified and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- Great career progression opportunities
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent pension schemes for all staff
- Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
- A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- Employee Assistant Program
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
- Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
- A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
- Discounts in the college restaurant
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhanced absence pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light card eligibility
- Free will writing
- Discounted eye teats and winter flu vaccine
- Access to discounted gym membership
What we're looking for
Qualifications
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| English and Maths, at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) | NVQ level 2 Business Administration |
| Certificate in Personnel Practice or working towards one | |
| CIPD level 3 or working towards |
Experience
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Varied administrative experience and practices | Experience of HR packages and working in an educational setting |
| Experience of recruitment (selection/onboarding) |
Knowledge & Skills
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Attention to detail | |
| Working under pressure |
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Right to work
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility and a photo ID will be required from candidates at the interview as part of our standard recruitment process.
Safeguarding statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure & Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.
