Human Resource Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

Human Resources Administrator

Department/Location: Human Resources Adults South & Central (Ashford, Kent)
Responsible to: HR Business Partner
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive HR administration service across the full employee lifecycle.
Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Support onboarding processes, quality assurance, and electronic filing.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
Provide first-line policy advice and guidance.
Manage and track DBS checks, visa renewals, and Right to Work compliance.
Prepare and submit documentation for DSARs and other employee requests.
Support employee relations through note-taking at confidential meetings.
Process reference requests and third-party correspondence.
Carry out data cleansing and system updates.
Produce ad hoc HR reports.
Contribute to HR projects, including process automation and service improvement initiatives.
Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the HR Business Partner.
Some regional travel may be required.

The Ideal Candidate

The role will require an individual who is:

Articulate, personable, supportive, and efficient.
A proactive solutions provider able to think around a problem to resolve issues.
Literate and numerate comfortable with reporting and accuracy.
Energetic, understands the need for urgency, and is results-driven.
Organised, detail-oriented, and keen to complete tasks to a high standard.

What We re Looking For

Personable and supportive approachable and great with people.
Proactive and solutions-focused someone who thinks ahead and finds a way forward.
Organised and accurate detail matters, and you like getting things right.
Energetic and resilient comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
Compliance-conscious precise and aware of regulations.
A team player willing to join in and help others whenever needed.

Person Specification

Previous HR and/or administrative experience.
Familiarity with HRM systems, Excel, and reporting tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-focused.
Proactive, professional, and articulate.
Able to make sound decisions with negotiation and influencing skills.
Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Knowledge & Experience (advantageous but not essential)

Experience working within an HR or administration team.
Understanding of CQC and safeguarding guidelines.
Knowledge of recruitment within the social care sector.
Awareness of anti-discrimination and equal opportunities legislation.

Why Join Us?

We re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, where your growth and development are a priority. In this role, you ll be a valued part of a dynamic HR team that plays a key role in supporting people and processes that make a real impact.

Apply today and be part of a team where your skills, initiative, and attention to detail make a real difference.

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

Dedicated learning & development programmes.

DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us.

Refer a Friend Reward Scheme earn up to £250 per referral!

Stakeholder Pension

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee recognition schemes

Carer progression within the company.

CareTech Foundation Opportunity to apply for family and friend s grants.

The Organisation:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We enco