HR Administrator/Advisor

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminate Education Group is seeking an HR Administrator/Advisor to join their HR Shared Service team in Leeds. This role involves supporting the HR service delivery across the group, managing the employee lifecycle, and providing outstanding service to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid HR background and strong attention to detail, making this an exciting opportunity in the education sector.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Memberships and discounts

Discounted travel options

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a varied HR role.
• Knowledge of HR systems and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Provide high-quality administrative support on HR matters.
• Complete pre-employment compliance checks for new hires.

Skills

Customer support

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Experience in HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

About The Role

Luminate Education Group is recruiting for an HR Administrator/Advisor to join our HR Shared Service team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Administrator to support our HR service delivery across the group. We are a friendly, supportive team committed to providing outstanding service to our stakeholders.

The HR Administrator/Advisor will support stakeholders throughout the employee lifecycle, including pre-employment checks, onboarding, staff changes, maternity leave, and payroll. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in HR administration, a positive customer service approach, the ability to manage a busy workload, and strong attention to detail. If you are seeking an exciting challenge in the education sector, we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application volume. Early applications are encouraged.

If you wish to discuss the role informally, please contact Zena Johnson-Cawdron, Senior HR Business Partner, at [e-mail].

What You Will Do

1. Be the first point of contact for HR queries within your hub.
2. Collaborate with team members and across the group to support managers, employees, and stakeholders.
3. Provide high-quality administrative support on HR matters.
4. Maintain accurate HR records.
5. Produce reports and data, and support Employee Relations cases and other HR activities.
6. Complete pre-employment compliance checks for new hires.
7. Ensure all changes are communicated to payroll in line with deadlines.

About You

• Experience in a varied HR role.
• Knowledge of HR systems and processes.
• Strong customer support skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and experience with HR systems.

Benefits

Our staff enjoy numerous benefits, including:

• Generous annual leave: at least 39 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff, with specific entitlements for different roles.
• Excellent pension schemes such as Teachers’ Pension and Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Memberships and discounts, including TOTUM card.
• Discounted travel options through various schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on role requirements.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers in Yorkshire dedicated to transforming lives through education and training. We offer diverse career opportunities across various support functions and are committed to professional development and lifelong learning.

Our members include Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire, and University Centre Leeds. Join us to be part of a journey towards excellence for our students, staff, and stakeholders.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of all students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must pass pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online checks, and references. It is a criminal offence to apply if barred from regulated activity concerning children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our commitment to EDI is central to our values. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our recruitment processes aim to ensure equal opportunities and promote diversity. We continually assess and improve our practices to reflect our community's richness and foster innovation.

Recruitment Agencies

We request that agencies do not submit unsolicited CVs. We will contact agencies directly if we need support. We are not liable for fees related to unsolicited applications.