HR Administrator

Toad Hall Nursery Group; North Hertfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nursery group in Hitchin is seeking an HR Administrator to manage HR administrative tasks. The role is hybrid, requiring 2/3 days in the office, with responsibilities including supporting recruitment processes and maintaining personnel records. Applicants should have prior HR administration experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of up to £28,000 per annum.

Benefits

Birthday day off

Company Bonus Scheme

50% staff discount on childcare

Qualifications

• Previous HR Administration experience.
• Access to own transport for visits.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality HR administrative support.
• Assisting with on-boarding processes.
• Managing training feedback questionnaires.

Skills

HR Administration experience

Team ethic

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office

Education

CIPD level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

HR Administrator for Toad Hall Nursery Group in Hitchin, SG5 1RT

Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office

40 hours a week, working 8:30am-5pm

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Role purpose

The HR Administrator will be responsible for delivering high-quality HR administrative support, playing a vital role in supporting the HR department and wider business by handling administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes.

Benefits

• Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years’ service
• Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall staff
• Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday
• 50% staff discount on childcare places
• Discount and savings at over 1,500 retailers through PerkPal

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting with on-boarding processes – conducting background checks, preparing recruitment documentation and offer letters
• Setting up DBS applications on Matrix Security Watchdog and requesting employment references in a timely manner
• Assisting with salary benchmarking exercises
• Processing DBS renewals for existing staff members and liaising with the external background checks team
• Making necessary arrangements for training and events, issuing certificates of attendance and updating personnel records with training attended
• Managing training feedback questionnaires and reporting on relevant findings
• Issuing monthly HR nomination certificates to staff and allocating Prezzee awards via our rewards/benefits platform, Perkpal, for HR nominations/employee recognition
• Co-ordinating the annual long service award process by preparing the associated letters and liaising with the nursery managers
• Assisting the HR team with the planning and organising of the Annual Christmas party
• Completing administration for leavers including confirmation letters and archiving of personnel files
• Running ad-hoc reports for exit and recruitment surveys
• Supporting with the monthly payroll process by collating sickness/absence documentation and fit notes
• Acting as a note-taker in meetings with staff
• Helping to maintain the company intranet pages
• Supporting the HR team with the collation of documentation during the annual audit process
• Issuing communications to the business and responding to requests for information and reports
• Maintaining up to date equal opportunities records and provide reports as required
• Please note that this role profile is not exhaustive and you may be required from time to time to undertake such other duties as the Company may reasonably require

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous HR Administration experience
• Strong team ethic with the ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Access to own transport to visit nursery settings
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
• Up to date knowledge of employment law and practice
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload, working under pressure to tight deadlines
• Proficient use of MS office packages as well as some familiarity with HR Systems

Desirable

• CIPD level 3 qualification or working towards

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.