HR Coordinator

Windsor Forest Colleges; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider seeks a meticulous HR Coordinator to support their dynamic HR team. This role is pivotal in managing payroll, processing leavers, and ensuring smooth HR operations across multiple campuses. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong organisational skills and a keen attention to detail. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive work culture, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the educational sector. Join a team dedicated to placing learners at the heart of their mission and enjoy a variety of perks including generous leave and health benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised leisure courses

Defined benefit pension schemes

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Work Life Balance policies

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll changes and track staff absences with precision.
• Handle processing of leavers and maintain personnel files.

Skills

Organisation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Payroll Management

GDPR Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant HR Qualification

Administrative Experience

Tools

iTrent

Job description

Join Our Team: HR Coordinator Superstar Wanted!

Are you ready to be the backbone of our HR team?

We are looking for a dynamic and meticulous HR Coordinator to join our bustling HR department at Windsor Forest Colleges Group on a full-time permanent basis and are happy to consider part-time applications. This is not just any HR role; it's a chance to be at the heart of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things in perfect order, we want you!

What You'll Do:

• Own It: Manage payroll administrative changes with precision using iTrent, including contractual variations and tracking staff absences.
• Close the Loop: Handle the processing of leavers, from issuing letters to finalising annual leave calculations.
• Be the Hub: Keep our HR inbox tidy and responsive, directing queries to the right places and ensuring no question goes unanswered.
• Team Coordination: Manage submissions to the Executive Team and spearhead necessary follow-up actions.
• Record Keeper: Take detailed minutes in meetings and maintain personnel files in line with GDPR standards.
• Communications Pro: Answer calls, manage postal queries, and respond to reference requests.
• Support System: Assist our recruitment team during peak times, from handling new starter paperwork to conducting DBS checks.
• Projects: Support our HR Business Partners in various projects, showing your versatility and collaborative spirit.

Who You Are:

• A seasoned administrator with a knack for organisation and an eye for detail.
• A self-starter who can navigate through tasks independently but also loves contributing to a team.
• Someone with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A respectful professional who handles sensitive information with discretion.
• Flexible and ready to travel between BCA and Langley campuses as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Support roles enjoy 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses.
• Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes.
• Free on-site parking at all sites.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Policies to support Work Life Balance.
• On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria.
• Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Slough & Langley College.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes and Berkshire College of Agriculture. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

This role will be based at both our BCA and Langley campuses.

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Wednesday 15th January 2025.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 27th January 2025.

How to Apply

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.