HR Administrator (0.6 FTE)

Bradford College; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a part-time HR Administrator (22.5 hours per week) to join the HR Services team. The role supports HR administration across the college, handles queries, and assists with onboarding, pre-employment checks, and records management. Hybrid working is negotiable, with interviews on 12 October.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in maths and English, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and a track record of accurate, high-quality work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, preferably HR.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Accuracy and getting it right first time are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the work of the HR department to provide an exceptional provision of HR administrative functions across all areas of the College and all groups of staff.
• Provides an initial response for general queries received into the HR Department, records appropriately, and provides to the relevant member of the HR team to resolve.
• Supports with ensuring the On-boarding and College Induction process is current and is delivered to all new employees
• Supports with the monitoring and recording of pre-employment checks for new hires.
• Accurately maintains the HR Data Base and updates employment records as necessary, particularly ensuring holiday and sickness records are accurate and current.
• Produces all correspondence and provides all relevant documentation to support key HR processes such as contractual issues throughout the employee life cycle, recruitment, employee relations, case management, meetings, hearings and Union issues including taking minutes at meetings.
• Manages and updates HR Trackers and On-boarding systems as necessary.
• Works collaboratively across the team to actively promote a professional team working environment focused on providing excellence in quality, efficiency and a ‘right first time’ service, where all the required administrative resources and information are available to hand and are maintained to a high standard
• Provides support on ad hoc projects when required across the College programme areas and central service functions, including business restructuring and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) maths

GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a talented and motivated Human Resources Administrator to join our exceptional HR Services team here at Bradford College.

The HR Administrator is an integral part of the HR Team and is responsible for providing an adaptive, timely and compliant HR Administration service across the whole HR team in line with best practice, and relevant policies and procedures.

As the HR Administrator you will reinforce the behaviours and values of the College, and collaborate effectively with your HR colleagues to provide an exceptional provision of administrative functions and HR support across all areas of the College.

This will facilitate exceptional outcomes to our students, which will ultimately enable the college to achieve its vision of becoming an ‘employer of choice’.

Please note that this is a Part Time position working 22.5 hrs per week across 3 days.

Interviews for this position will take place on Monday 12th October.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports the work of the HR department to provide an exceptional provision of HR administrative functions across all areas of the College and all groups of staff.

• Provides an initial response for general queries received into the HR Department, records appropriately, and provides to the relevant member of the HR team to resolve.

• Supports with ensuring the On-boarding and College Induction process is current and is delivered to all new employees

• Supports with the monitoring and recording of pre-employment checks for new hires.

• Accurately maintains the HR Data Base and updates employment records as necessary, particularly ensuring holiday and sickness records are accurate and current.

• Produces all correspondence and provides all relevant documentation to support key HR processes such as contractual issues throughout the employee life cycle, recruitment, employee relations, case management, meetings, hearings and Union issues including taking minutes at meetings.

• Manages and updates HR Trackers and On-boarding systems as necessary.

• Works collaboratively across the team to actively promote a professional team working environment focused on providing excellence in quality, efficiency and a ‘right first time’ service, where all the required administrative resources and information are available to hand and are maintained to a high standard

• Provides support on ad hoc projects when required across the College programme areas and central service functions, including business restructuring and continuous improvement activities.

Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)

• GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in English or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)

Experience

• Previous experience of administrative work in a high pressure, fast paced environment, preferably HR, and is comfortable with a busy and varied workload.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Understands the importance of accuracy and ‘getting it right first time.’

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an enthusiastic and positive approach.

Please note that if you are successful and accept a role, any other ongoing applications for other roles with us will be withdrawn automatically.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies, we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.

• We shall not be liable for any fee /commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

Bradford College is proud to be working towards becoming a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer. This commitment reflects our dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all staff. We are implementing policies, resources, and awareness initiatives to ensure everyone feels valued and supported through every stage of life.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays

• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure

• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution

• Annual salary reviews

• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally

• Free sports and gym facilities

• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space

• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders

• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback

• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts

• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa

• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant

• A host of training development opportunities

• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025

• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encouraging applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.