HR Administrator

London Borough of Bromley Council; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

CIPD sponsorship for Level 3

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bromley Y is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator to support the HR Lead across recruitment, onboarding, and employee records. No prior HR experience is required, and graduates or those switching careers are welcome.

This role offers a pathway to CIPD Level 3 Foundation through sponsorship, practical learning, and involvement in day-to-day HR tasks. It is a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working in Bromley.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience gained through work, study, placements or volunteering.
• No prior HR experience required; graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Welcome HR queries and route them as appropriate.
• Support recruitment: adverts, interviews, and drafting offer letters and employment documents.
• Help new colleagues with onboarding and induction.
• Keep employee records accurate, confidential and up to date in HR system and SharePoint.
• Coordinate probation reminders, appraisal tracking and reference requests.
• Support right to work checks, DBS renewals and professional registration checks.
• Organise meetings, take minutes and prepare HR reports.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Initiative

HR interest

MS Office

Tools

HR System

SharePoint

Job description

HR Administrator - Start Your HR Career with Purpose

Looking to turn your interest in people into a career in HR? Join Bromley Y and gain practical experience while helping a charity make a difference to children and young people.

Whether you are a recent graduate or looking to take your first step into HR, this role offers the opportunity to learn, develop and contribute from the outset. You will work closely with our HR Lead, gaining experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee records and the day-to-day work of a busy HR function.

You do not need previous HR experience to apply. We welcome transferable skills gained through university, placements, volunteering, part-time employment or administrative work. You will bring organisation, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Develop your career with us

As part of our commitment to professional development, the successful postholder will have the opportunity to receive sponsorship to complete the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Qualification, unless already qualified.

Alongside a recognised professional qualification, you will build practical skills, take ownership of meaningful tasks and see how HR supports people throughout their employment.

About Bromley Y

Bromley Y is an established charity supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their families. We listen to the people who use our services and work closely with families, carers and partner organisations.

Our support includes individual evidence-based interventions, group work, digital resources, webinars, mentoring and social prescribing.

Our CLEAR values - Care, Listen, Empower, Accept and Respect - guide how we support our communities and work together.

The opportunity

• Role: HR Administrator


• Salary: £25,133-£29,131.69 per annum, full time. Appointment above the starting salary may be considered for applicants who already hold CIPD Level 3.


• Hours: 37.5 hours per week


• Contract: Permanent


• Location: Hybrid working, combining time at our Bromley Y building with working from home

What you will get involved in

This is a varied role offering experience across the employee journey. With guidance from the HR Lead, you will:

• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for HR queries, responding or referring them as appropriate.


• Support recruitment, from preparing adverts and arranging interviews to drafting offer letters and employment documents.


• Help new colleagues feel welcome through onboarding and organisational induction.


• Keep employee records accurate, confidential and up to date using our HR system and SharePoint.


• Coordinate probation reminders, appraisal tracking, reference requests, contractual changes and leaver administration.


• Support right to work checks, DBS renewals and professional registration checks.


• Help organise meetings, take minutes and prepare HR reports.


• Contribute to HR projects and improvements to our systems and processes.

What you will bring

We are interested in your potential and the skills you can bring. You will have:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Attention to detail and a careful approach to handling information.


• Clear, friendly and professional communication skills.


• An understanding of why confidentiality matters.


• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.


• Initiative, alongside the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.


• An interest in HR and a commitment to Bromley Y's values.

Administrative experience gained through work, study, placements or volunteering will be useful. Previous HR experience, employment law awareness and familiarity with HR systems are welcome, but are not essential.

Graduates from any subject area are welcome to apply. A degree is not a requirement for the role.

Build your HR career while supporting work that matters.

The Rewards for joining us:

• Good competitive salary


• Comprehensive induction


• Hybrid working pattern.


• Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)


• A wellbeing day


• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme


• Contributory Pension scheme


• The successful candidate will be supported in their professional development.


• Attending organisation events


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Blue Light Card


• Being part of a dynamic, creative and innovative team where all our people are empowered to achieve their very best.


• Work for an award-winning organisation.


• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, and supportive working environment that places Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the heart of its business strategy.

As an equal opportunity's employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees feel psychologically safe, and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our organisation.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

By submitting an application, you are consenting to Bromley Y HR team securely holding and processing your personal data. You retain the right to have your information deleted in line with current GDPR legislation. Please refer to our job applicant privacy notice on our website for further information.

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