HR Administrator

YourRecruit; Kenley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

YourRecruit is seeking an organised HR Administrator to support the HR Manager on a busy, ongoing temp contract in Kenley. The role offers hybrid working and an hourly rate of £15–£17, with 37.5 hours per week and ASAP start.

You'll cover HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, DBS/compliance, payroll support and related projects, with training provided. This is a varied position suited to someone who handles confidential data with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, People Administrator or similar role.
• Good knowledge of general HR administration and recruitment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling confidential records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• A high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience of DBS checks, safer recruitment, Ofsted or education-sector compliance would be advantageous, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, DBS and compliance, training and development, payroll support and general HR projects.
• Support the recruitment process in line with Safer Recruitment Policy; assist with job advertising, shortlisting and interviews.
• Manage the HR inbox, codify and file records, coordinate paperwork for payroll and employee changes.
• Apply for DBS certificates and maintain DBS records; ensure DBS Update Service subscriptions.
• Support Mandatory Learning & Development and training administration; maintain training matrix and monthly updates.
• Provide payroll change information and liaise with accounts regarding HR invoices and payments.

Skills

HR admin

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive HR Administrator looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference?

We are looking for an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join the team on an ongoing temp contract for approximately 6 months. Providing valuable day-to-day support to the HR Manager across a broad range of HR activities; this is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, has excellent attention to detail and is confident managing confidential information and multiple priorities.

Location: Kenley

Rate: £15.00 to £17.00 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Temp Contract: Week to week basis up to 6 months initially

About the Role

You’ll play an important role across HR administration, recruitment, onboarding, DBS and compliance, training and development, payroll support and general HR projects, with training provided where required.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support the recruitment process in line with the organisation's Safer Recruitment Policy.
• Assist with job advertising, candidate shortlisting and arranging interviews.
• Complete recruitment and compliance checks and prepare offer letters.
• Support the onboarding process for new starters.

HR Administration

• Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating more complex matters to the HR Manager.
• Maintain accurate HR records, trackers and filing systems in line with GDPR and HMRC requirements.
• Coordinate paperwork relating to new starters, leavers and employee changes for monthly payroll processing.
• Prepare HR letters, documentation and correspondence in line with company standards.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Manager with employee relations casework.

DBS & Compliance

• Applying for DBS certificates for staff and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensuring DBS Update Service subscriptions are maintained.
• Maintaining the Single Central Record and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.

Training & Development

• Support the HR Manager with the organisation's Mandatory Learning & Development programme.
• Allocate mandatory training to employees and communicate training requirements to managers and staff.
• Maintain the company training matrix and provide monthly updates to managers.
• Monitor completion of training and ensure certificates are accurately recorded and filed.

Payroll & Accounts Support

• Provide Payroll with information regarding changes that may affect employee pay, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Work closely with Payroll to ensure agency worker profiles, inductions and supporting documentation are complete.
• Liaise with Accounts regarding invoices and payments relating to HR activities.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, People Administrator or similar role.
• Good knowledge of general HR administration and recruitment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling confidential records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• A high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience of DBS checks, safer recruitment, Ofsted or education-sector compliance would be advantageous, but training will be provided.

Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven't heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.

YourRecruit Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender or disability and complies with all relevant UK legislation.