Hr Officer / Administrator

On behalf of a leading educational organisation in Northamptonshire, we're looking for an enterprising and proactive HR Officer / 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.
Hours of work:
* Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary and benefits:
* £27,200
* Annual pay progression
* Excellent access to professional development opportunities
* Generous leave policies
* Subsidised dining
* Bike2Work scheme
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
* 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
* 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 an HR Officer or Senior HR Administrator, ideally within the education sector
* Commitment to personal and professional development
* Prior involvement in recruitment and selection processes
* Enjoys working in busy and demanding environment, whilst working efficiently at pace
* High degree of IT literacy; confident in the use of MS Office
* Confident in the management, development and operation of admin systems and procedures
* Ability to promote equality and diversity throughout the organisation
* Sound understanding of GDPR and the important of confidentiality