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On behalf of a leading educational organisation in Kettering, we're looking for an enterprising and proactive HR Administrator 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:

£14.14 - £15.00 per hour
Subsidised dining
On-site parking
37 hour working week Monday to Thursday - 8.30am - 4.30pm and Fridays 8.30am - 4pm. Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

As HR Administrator, 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 with the following skills and experience:

Extensive experience as a HR administrator, ideally within the education sector
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 important of confidentiality