HR Administrator/Advisor

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminate Education Group is seeking an HR Administrator/Advisor to enhance HR service delivery within a supportive team. The role involves managing HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, requiring strong customer service skills and attention to detail. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Memberships and discounts

Travel and commuting discounts

Learning and development

Flexible/hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in a varied HR role.
• Strong customer support skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks with competing demands.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for hub HR queries.
• Provide high-quality administrative support on HR matters.
• Complete pre-employment compliance checks for new hires.

Skills

Customer support

Attention to detail

HR systems knowledge

Task prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Luminate Education Group is recruiting for a HR Administrator/Advisor to join our HR Shared Service team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator to work alongside us, enhancing our HR service delivery. We are a friendly and supportive team passionate about providing outstanding service to all stakeholders across the group.

As an HR Administrator/Advisor, you will support stakeholders throughout the employee lifecycle, including pre-employment checks, onboarding, staff changes, maternity leave, and payroll. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in HR administration, a positive customer service approach, the ability to manage a busy workload, and keen attention to detail. If you are committed and seeking an exciting challenge in the education sector, we would love to hear from you.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application interest, so early applications are advised.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Zena Johnson-Cawdron, Senior HR Business Partner, at [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

1. First point of contact for hub HR queries.
2. Collaborate within the team and across the group to support managers, employees, and stakeholders.
3. Provide high-quality administrative support on HR matters.
4. Maintain accurate HR records.
5. Produce reports and data for HR activities, including Employee Relations cases.
6. Complete pre-employment compliance checks for new hires.
7. Ensure all changes are communicated to payroll in line with deadlines.

About You

1. Experience in a varied HR role.
2. Knowledge of HR systems and processes.
3. Strong customer support skills.
4. Ability to prioritize tasks with competing demands and deadlines.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and experience with HR systems.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: Minimum 39 days plus bank holidays for full-time staff, with specific entitlements for support staff, academic staff, and senior management.
• Memberships and discounts: Access to various schemes including TOTUM card.
• Travel and commuting discounts: Through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and cycle schemes.
• Learning and development: Including staff development days.
• Flexible/hybrid working: Role-dependent arrangements.

About Us

Luminate Education Group, based in Yorkshire, aims to make a positive difference through transformative education and training. We offer diverse career opportunities across various support functions, supporting lifelong learning and professional growth.

Our members include Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire, and University Centre Leeds. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equality.

Safeguarding & EDI

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. All roles require pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online checks, and references. We also prioritize Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices.

Recruitment Agency Policy

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for fees in such cases.

Additional Details

• Salary: Starting at £26,429, progressing to £27,981 annually.
• Contract: Permanent, full-time.
• Reference: LUM60/1917.