HR Administrator

Truro and Penwith College; Truro; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

LGPS pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Truro & Penwith College is seeking an organised HR Administrator to join our HR Team. You will provide comprehensive administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, employee records, payroll and contracts, while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to workforce planning and people services in a supportive environment, with strong development prospects and a focus on delivering a high-quality HR service to staff across Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of working with confidential information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Experience of working in an administrative environment, with HR experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across HR activities including recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain employee records, payroll administration and contractual documentation.
• Support compliance monitoring and pre-employment checks.
• Serve as first point of contact for managers and staff, offering guidance on HR processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Customer service

Job description

Are you an organised and customer-focused administrator looking to develop your career in Human Resources? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our HR Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy and supportive environment, providing a high-quality HR service that supports colleagues throughout their employment journey. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for delivering effective administrative support across a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment and onboarding, employee records management, payroll administration, contractual documentation, compliance monitoring and pre-employment checks. You will act as a first point of contact for managers and staff, providing guidance and support on a variety of HR processes and procedures. The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of working with confidential information.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Experience of working in an administrative environment, with HR experience desirable but not essential.

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across the full employee lifecycle while contributing to the delivery of an efficient and professional People service. The position would suit someone looking to develop a career in HR and people management.

At Truro & Penwith College, we're proud of our supportive culture, welcoming community and commitment to helping both our students and staff succeed. You'll join a passionate team making a real difference to learners across Cornwall while benefiting from excellent professional development opportunities and a rewarding working environment. We offer a generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to ongoing professional development opportunities, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, and the chance to work within a friendly and supportive environment. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to College-wide projects and initiatives, helping to shape and enhance the experience of students and staff across the College.