HR Administration Officer

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local conservation charity in Nottingham is hiring an HR Administration Officer to provide proactive support in HR processes and systems. The role involves assisting with HR inquiries, implementing policies, and maintaining HR metrics. Ideal candidates should have prior HR administration experience and display strong communication skills. The position supports hybrid working and involves travel across the county.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration is essential.
• Must be a confident communicator.
• Attention to detail is crucial when managing HR systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HR related enquiries and requests.
• Support HR policies implementation.
• Administer the HR Information System.

Skills

HR administration experience

Confident communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HR Administration Officer to join our small, but mighty team to drive best practice whilst providing a proactive and engaging HR support service, with an emphasis on HR administration, procedures, systems & reporting. No two days are ever the same, but some of the main responsibilities would include:

Responsibilities

• Assisting with internal and external HR related enquiries and requests
• Supporting the implementation of HR policies
• Administration of our HR Information System ensuring data is up to date
• Assisting in the recruitment process
• Delivering a great on-boarding and off-boarding experience for new joiners and leavers
• Assisting and supporting on HR projects and providing administrative support
• Creating and maintaining regular reports on HR metrics
• Has a passion for growing their HR career through exposure to new and exciting challenges
• Holds previous experience of HR administration
• Is a confident communicator
• Has experience of working with systems and processes, with attention to detail

Disability and Equality, Safeguarding and Checks

Disability - If you have any support requirements to make your application, please notify us at the earliest opportunity via [e-mail] so that appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made to our recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident employer. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the position. Employment checks - We are committed to safeguarding our employees; safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk; and mitigating the risk to our business of financial and/or data fraud. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks with past employers; Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level; right to work checks and driving licence checks (where applicable). Employment of ex-offenders - This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

Our Culture and Requirements

We are strong believers that it is our culture that makes it a special place to work and drives our huge successes. Our people are passionate and dedicated to making Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust the best that it can be. We are the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife, with nature reserves across the county - part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect wildlife. We are supportive of hybrid working with a flexible and friendly team. There will be travel required across the county. This role is subject to a DBS (Basic) Check. We are planning to hold interviews on Wednesday 1 October 2025.

Equal Opportunity

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities employer that strives to be a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone is valued. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We recognise that our workforce needs to represent the communities and people we work with. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups within Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, the wider charity and conservation sectors, such as people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQ+.