HR Administrator
Job Title: HR administrator
Location: East Sussex
Salary: NJC Scale 4 Point 7-11
Job Type: Full-Time
Teaching Personnel are working with a school in East Sussex that are looking for an administrative assistant to perform a variety of Human Resources related tasks which includes designing, implementing and improving HR policies and procedures and supporting the Recruitment function.
The HR Administrator will hold primarily an administration role however face-to-face interaction with employees is an important responsibility. The HR Administrator will be key to supporting the HR Manager. Ultimately, the successful candidate will gain HR experience in a fast-paced work environment by supporting and improving all HR functions.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years’ administration experience ideally (but not essential) within a HR/Recruitment Administration function, excellent organisational skills with the confidence to push for positive change. Knowledge of document control and internal management systems is an advantage.
The ideal candidate will support the HR Function. Duties will include:
Recruitment – Liaising with hiring managers to create job descriptions and adverts, arranging interviews, sending offer/decline letters and obtaining references along with adherence to on boarding and off boarding processes. Knowledge of using HR systems an advantage.
Data Entry – Ensuring the information held within the HR function is accurate, up to date and reportable for Management Information (MI) requests. Creating and updating spreadsheets and letters/policies form a huge part of this role and therefore knowledge of Microsoft or Google docs to an intermediate level or higher essential.
HR policies and processes management – Steering the requirement for accurate branding and legislation information with regards to all HR policies and processes and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
HR general support – Handling calls and e-mails to the HR and Payroll team whilst ensuring tasks are prioritised and effectively resolved. Welcoming visitors and offering a tours of the building. Arranging training sessions and creating valuable skills matrices.
Individual attributes – Good communication at all levels. Approachable, reliable, honest and a sense of humour. The ability to remain discreet and impartial when open to employee information such as salary and objectives. Willing to utilise a can-do attitude.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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