On behalf of a leading educational organisation in Kettering, we’re looking for an enterprising and proactive HR Administrator / Officer with excellent organisational and communication skills.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world of education? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is different? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that will ignite your HR career!

The successful applicant will be at the forefront of fostering a positive and supportive work environment, working collaboratively with various stakeholders across the organisation to deliver high-quality HR services and help to create a positive working culture.

What you can expect:

£14.81 – £15.33 per hour Subsidised term-time dining On-site parking 37 hour working week Monday to Thursday – 7.00am – 3.00pm and Fridays 7.00am – 2.30pm. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

As HR Administrator / Officer, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:

Being first point of contact for all HR queries and providing basic advice on policies and procedures Using templates to produce and issue a range of HR documents Supporting colleagues in preparing reports and data for committees, as and when required Building and maintaining good working relationships across the organisation Carrying out key recruitment tasks such as shortlisting, advertising, and coordination of interviews Coordinating all pre-interview and pre-employment checks, as well as arranging inductions Maintaining all personnel files and HR records in line with best practice Ensuring that diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are key components through the employee lifecycle Managing leave requests, return to work processes and informal absence meetings Ensuring high quality inductions and implemented and completed Supporting with any administrative tasks before, during and after formal meetings Assisting the People Business Partners with casework management Regularly updating the payroll system, liaising with colleagues to ensure that all expenses, mileage and overtime claims are processed correctly and on time Participating in Job Evaluation Panels

We’re looking for an HR Administrator / Officer with the following skills and experience:

Extensive experience as an HR administrator or HR Officer, ideally within the education sector CIPD Level 3 or above would be preferred English and Maths GCSE or equivalent Commitment to personal and professional development Prior involvement in recruitment and selection processes High degree of IT literacy; confident in the use of MS Office Confident in the management, development and operation of admin systems and procedures Communicates with colleagues in a helpful and approachable manner, both verbally and in writing Ability to promote equality and diversity throughout the organisation Sound understanding of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality