HR Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Chichester College Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Continuous professional development

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role involves archiving staff files, supporting recruitment via the ATS, and delivering a responsive, customer-focused HR reception.

You will handle various administrative tasks, helping the HR team operate smoothly and efficiently within standard office hours (8:30am–5pm, Monday to Friday).

Qualifications

• Experience of office administration and working in a customer focused environment.
• GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Time management and strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the archiving of staff files using digital filing software.
• Support the staff recruitment process using the Applicant Tracking System to process applications, send correspondence, prepare paperwork, make arrangements for interviews and obtain required information.
• Provide an efficient and customer-focused reception service for the HR team.
• Undertake other administrative tasks to support the wider HR team as required.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Time management

Organisation

Education

GCSE English & Maths (grade C/4+)

Job description

Are you looking to join a brilliant team in an administrative Human Resources role?

As our HR Administrative Assistant, you will:

• Undertake the archiving of staff files using digital filing software.
• Support the staff recruitment process by using our Applicant Tracking System to process applications, send correspondence, prepare paperwork, make arrangements for interviews and obtain required information.
• Provide an efficient and customer-focused reception service for the HR team
• Undertake other administrative tasks to support the wider HR team as required.

What we can offer you in this role:

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Widen your experience in Human Resources, gaining new knowledge and skills.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience of office administration and working in a customer focused environment.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English & Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Time management, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday.

This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover for a maximum of one year, or until the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.