HR Administrator FTE 0.5

Tameside College; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant further education institution in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a part-time HR Administrator to join its dynamic HR team. This role involves assisting with all aspects of HR administration, maintaining the HR database, and supporting recruitment processes. Ideal candidates will have proven HR administration experience, strong knowledge of HR policies, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous employer contribution to pension scheme

Holiday allowance of 33 days

On-site gym

Dining experiences at on-site restaurant

Retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in HR administration with knowledge of HR policies.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively essential.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding, contracts, and records management.
• Maintain the HR database ensuring accurate data entry.
• Support the recruitment process by coordinating interviews.

Skills

Proven experience as an HR Administrator or similar role

Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in data management

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an HR Administrator to join our dynamic HR team at Tameside College. The role is part‑time, 18 hours per week, with a flexible working pattern.

Working hours: Monday to Wednesday 10am‑2pm, Thursday to Friday 10am‑1pm.

Responsibilities

You’ll assist with all aspects of HR administration including employee onboarding, contracts, and records management. You will maintain the HR database, ensuring accurate data entry to keep employee records up to date. You’ll support the recruitment process by coordinating interviews and liaising with candidates. You will assist with employee training and development initiatives, handle employee inquiries and provide timely resolutions, and collaborate with HR team members to improve processes and contribute to HR projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Administrator or similar role
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and procedures
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data management
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

You will be part of the Greater Manchester Pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Benefits also include a holiday allowance of 33 days (excluding bank holidays), up to 3 efficiency days at Christmas, Costa Coffee on site, a free on‑site gym at Beaufort Road, onsite bakery products at Tameside One, dining experiences at the on‑site restaurant, retail discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, a cash healthcare plan via Simply Health, and a savings club via Manchester Credit Union.

About Tameside College

Tameside College is a diverse and vibrant further education college based in Ashton‑Under‑Lyne, Greater Manchester. We offer a wide range of courses including A Level, advanced level vocational study programmes, apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree level, and we aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.

We believe in excellence and create a superb working environment as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy. Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners means that employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and, for regulated activities, an additional barred list check, which the college will cover.

Recruitment agencies are not utilised for this vacancy; direct applications are accepted only.

EEO Statement

Tameside College is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, and we are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace.