HR Administrator

We are a dedicated care service provider committed to delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable individuals across our communities. Our work is centered on providing high-quality, care, and we take pride in the professional development and well-being of our team. As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking to add a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to our team, with a key focus on recruitment and onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in shaping our workforce and supporting our mission.

**Job Overview**:
Key Responsibilities**:Recruitment**:

- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create accurate job descriptions and person specifications.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks, including reference checks, DBS checks, and right-to-work documentation.

**Onboarding**:

- Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless experience from job offer to the first day.
- Prepare and distribute employment contracts, offer letters, and new hire paperwork.
- Organise induction sessions for new employees, ensuring they understand company policies, values, and key procedures.
- Ensure all compliance requirements are met for new starters, including necessary certifications and training (e.g., DBS checks, mandatory care sector training).
- Assist with setting up new employees on the HR system and internal platforms.
- Maintain up-to-date records for all new hires, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant with regulatory requirements.

**HR Administration & Support**:

- Assist with day-to-day HR administration, including maintaining employee records, filing documents, and updating HR systems.
- Provide administrative support to the HR team on employee relations, performance management, and other HR activities.
- Help track probationary periods, training compliance, and other HR milestones.
- Prepare HR reports as required, including recruitment metrics and onboarding progress.
- Ensure HR practices comply with employment law and internal policies, providing support to managers and staff as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

- **Experience**: Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment, or a related role, ideally within the care or healthcare sector.
- **Education**: A relevant HR qualification (CIPD Level 3 or above) is desirable but not essential.
- **Knowledge**: Solid understanding of HR processes, recruitment best practices, and employment law.
- **Communication**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
- **Organizational Skills**: Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
- **IT Skills**: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HR software (experience with HRIS or recruitment platforms is advantageous).
- **Personal Attributes**: Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute to a positive and supportive working environment.

Desirable:

- Previous experience working within a care-related business or sector.
- Familiarity with DBS and safeguarding checks and compliance requirements in the care sector.
- Understanding of HR software tools, such as Sage People, PeopleHR, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations within care settings.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A supportive, friendly, and collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals in the care sector.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £23,602.00-£26,780.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Human resources: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person