HR Administrator (12-Month FTC) – Onboarding & Records

KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA SOCIAL COUNCIL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Westway Trust is seeking an organised, proactive HR Administrator to join its HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This role provides high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle and helps deliver an efficient HR service.

As the first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will support employees, managers and external stakeholders, ensuring compliant, timely processes. The role is office-based initially, with opportunities to grow in HR.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an Administrator.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to deal tactfully with colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational, prioritising and problem-solving skills, with resilience under pressure.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, with good knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for handling HR administrative enquiries.
• Provide full administrative support to recruitment and onboarding of new starters.
• Assist with off-boarding processes of employees.
• Prepare HR documents, including probation and employment offer letters.
• Collaborate with Senior HR Managers on staff appraisal processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR database in line with GDPR.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

English language proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

HRIS (desirable)

Excel

Job description

Westway Trust is seeking an organised, proactive HR Administrator to join its HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover). This role provides high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle and helps deliver an efficient HR service.

As the first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will support employees, managers and external stakeholders, ensuring compliant, timely processes. The role is office-based initially, with opportunities to grow in HR.