We are currently working in partnership with a Educational Institution based in Central London, who are recruiting for a HR Administrator on a part time fixed term contract of 7 months (first instance). The position is due to start immediately, with the potential of an extension. The salary for this role is £30,000 per annum (FTE).

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and a highly organised individual who has the ability to deal with a high volume of recruitment related administrative tasks at busy recruitment periods.

Duties will include (but are not limited to): 

• Supporting and coordinating the onboarding process for new starters, including scheduling and conducting HR inductions
• Managing the offboarding process for leavers
• Supporting staff recruitment processes, including handling of the application and shortlisting process, posting jobs ads, liaising with candidates and scheduling of interviews, preparing offers and contracts of employment, referencing, carrying out DBS checks, right to Work and collecting required documentation at offer stage
• Maintaining an accurate and efficient HR database with employee information and necessary documentation, including administering new starters, changes and leavers on the system
• Dealing with day-to-day HR queries and advising in line with the current policies and procedures
• Producing informative reports using the HR platform and accurately processing of payroll and benefits administration
• Coordinating and assisting with periodic processes, such as auditing accuracy of information, collation of completed appraisal documentation, auditing training logs
• Supporting University-wide staff training initiatives, with the creation of training packs, agendas, event facilities

Experience required:

• Experience of working in an administrative support role within a Human Resource department, providing high quality and timely work
• Experience of working in an administrative support role within Higher Education

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent IT Skills, including Excel, Mail Merge, and report creation
• Well organised, able to prioritise and work to deadlines, and able to use initiative and take direction
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communications and strong interpersonal skills to deal with individuals at various levels, and on potentially sensitive matters

Rewards and Benefits:

• Good work/life balance
• Flexible working
• Parental leave opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns 
• Private medical insurance
• Season ticket loans 
• Cycle to work scheme

Working hours:

• 22.8 hours per week
• Tuesday (In Office), Wednesday, Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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