HR Assistant

Charity People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive charity in Finchley is seeking a part-time HR Administrator to support its HR functions and contribute to a positive culture during an exciting organisational change. The role includes managing HR data, facilitating recruitment, and enhancing staff engagement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have HR administration experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to communicate effectively within a busy, people-focused environment. Flexibility in working hours is available, with potential for a hybrid model in the future.

Benefits

Free parking

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience of HR administration across recruitment onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong IT skills and confidence in using systems to improve processes.
• Excellent organisation attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the HR database ensuring accurate staff data.
• Support recruitment and onboarding including advertising and conducting pre-employment checks.
• Assist with payroll preparation and benefits administration.

Skills

Employee Relations

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll

Benefits Administration

Leadership Experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ADP

Job description

Job Description

HR Administrator

Duration : 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Location : Finchley (office-based free parking)

Hours : Part-time 3 days per week (with some flexibility to spread over 4 days

Salary : Full-time equivalent annual salary (the salary will be pro rata for part-time)

About the Role

Charity People are delighted to be recruiting for an HR Administrator on behalf of a progressive and values-driven charity. Their purpose is to strengthen support and connect communities promote Jewish values provide resources training and guidance for communities across the country while also championing social justice interfaith dialogue and inclusive Jewish life.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering a proactive HR service during a period of positive organisational change.

Reporting to the Director of HR this is a varied and hands-on role supporting recruitment onboarding staff wellbeing HR systems compliance and the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will be an organised enthusiastic and people-focused professional who can balance day-to-day HR administration with opportunities to develop resources and improve processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the HR database ensuring accurate staff data absence training and benefits records.
• Build and maintain a bank of HR resources policies and guidance for staff via the intranet / website.
• Support recruitment and onboarding including advertising arranging interviews issuing contracts and conducting pre-employment checks.
• Support the employee lifecycle including probation reviews appraisals absence management and leavers.
• Assist with payroll preparation and benefits administration (wellbeing initiatives health insurance EAP).
• Help coordinate wellbeing initiatives and staff engagement activities contributing to a positive and supportive culture.
• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support acting as the first point of contact for staff queries and escalating where appropriate.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements including exploring the effective use of IT and AI tools to streamline administration.

About You

The charity is looking for someone who is not only an excellent administrator but also an engaging team player who enjoys working in a busy people-focused environment. You will bring :

• Experience of HR administration across recruitment onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong IT skills (HRIS Microsoft Office Excel) and confidence in using systems to improve processes.
• Excellent organisation attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Clear professional communication skills and the ability to engage with staff at all levels.
• Initiative and creativity to develop resources improve processes and make the role your own.

The Offer

Office-based role in Finchley with free parking (potential for hybrid working in the future).

• Part-time 3 days per week or could spread 3 days over 4 days (flexibility considered).
• A supportive friendly and busy working environment.
• The chance to play a key role in building a positive culture during an exciting period of organisational development.

How to Apply

Please apply as soon as possible as applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis. Initial informal screening call via Teams on the 3rd or 6th October. Second-stage in-person interview including a short written task on the 9th October.

The charity is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Key Skills

Employee Relations,Microsoft Outlook,Office Experience,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1