HR Administrator

CareTech; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social care sector is seeking an HR Administrator to manage HR administration tasks and support the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, HR experience, and be adept at building relationships with stakeholders. If you are detail-oriented and proactive, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute significantly in a compliance-focused HR role.

Qualifications

• Previous HR and/or administration experience required.
• Familiarity with HRM systems and Excel reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing HR administration and employee relations.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Participating in HR projects for automation and streamlining.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Tools

HRM Systems

Excel

Job description

Location

Gateshead

Contract

Full Time

Role Type

Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Salary

£28,000

Closing Date

Sunday 31 August 2025

Job Description

To ensure the effective, efficient and fully compliant management and processing of all HR administration, in line with all regulatory requirements.

• To provide an effective Human Resources administration service relating to the employment lifecycle and employee relations matters
• To receive, check, and progress all divisional staff change forms, including upload to iTrent and interface with the Divisional Resourcing team, HR Data Office, and Payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Note taking at confidential meetings
• To ensure accurate HR records on all employees including but not limited to hand over from onboarding, quality assurance, electronic filing of all pertinent documents
• Reference provision and third-party requests for letters
• Mailbox management, cleanse and filing
• System updates for all employee lifecycle activity
• Build positive and engaging relationships with all key stakeholders including regular update, tracking and audit with internal departments
• Preparing and submitting documentation for DSARs
• Tracking and monitoring DBS and visa renewals for the regions
• Complete Ad hoc reports
• Participate in HR projects where required – including ownership of project and recommendations towards automation and streamlining projects associated with HR Administration
• Give first line policy advice- direction to policy and direction to key elements
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the HR Business Partner
• Some travel within region may be required.
  
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Previous HR and/or Administration experience
• Familiarity with HRM Systems, Excel and Reporting
• Articulate, proactive and professional
• Organised and process driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making, negotiation and influencing skills
• RTW in UK
  
  

The Role Will Require An Individual Who Is

• Articulate personable, supportive and efficient
• A proactive solutions provider – able to think around a problem to resolve issues
• Literate and numerate – comfortable with reporting and accuracy
• Energetic, understands the need for urgency and is results driven
• Organised, detail orientated and keen to complete
• Precise and compliance focused
• Resilient – not afraid of a challenge or hard work and can increase pace as and when necessary
• A good judge of situations and can identify the key signals in a noisy environment
• A team player - willing to ‘join in’ and happy to go out of their way to support others
  
  

Knowledge & Experience (advantageous But Not Essential)

• Worked in an HR or Administration team previously
• Has knowledge of OFSTED and CQC guidelines, in relation to compliance and regulations in the Children’s Sector
• Understands the principles of Safer Recruitment and is trained up to date on these guidelines
• Knowledge of Recruitment within the Social Care Sector, specifically Children’s Homes Regulations (CQC and Ofsted).
• Familiar with Anti-discrimination and Equal Opportunities legislation
  
  

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