HR Administrator - Croydon, United Kingdom - Harris Federation

Harris Federation

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Croydon, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Summary

Working as part of our Central HR Function, we are looking for an HR Administrator to deliver a high quality and professional transactional HR service.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are an experienced, detail-focused administrator who is looking to develop a career in HR.

About Us
We are a pioneering education charity, and one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country.

We have a track record of taking on some of the most challenging schools in London, turning them into places where every young person can access a high-quality education and have opportunities to succeed.

Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we now have 52 primary and secondary academies transforming the life chances and opportunities of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London.

Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies.

Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain expertise all integral to supporting central and academies in areas such as Finance, HR, Data, Estates Management, Talent and many more.

Main Areas of Responsibility

This is a varied role providing ongoing support to the Head of HR, Central HR Manager and the HR Business Partners with employee lifecycle HR processes (terms and conditions and contract administration, payroll, benefits, absence reporting, maternity/paternity leave, probation, performance management and leavers administration).

Your responsibilities will include:

Creating and maintaining standard letters, reporting templates and guidance documentation
Administration and promotion of the Federation's employee benefits
Submitting payment forms to payroll
Submitting invoice payments to the Finance team
Providing administrative support to the Head of HR, Central HR Manager and HRBPs, including support in restructure programmes, employee relations cases, employment tribunal activities and TUPE
In conjunction with the HR Advisors, coordinating new starter induction sessions and Principal induction
Coordinating Safer Recruitment Training
Producing and updating employee personnel files for Head Office staff
Liaising with line managers with regards to probationary start and end dates and maintaining the probation monitoring process for Head Office staff
Drafting and issuing letters to employees
Supporting the performance management cycle
Maintaining accurate and up to date personal details for all staff
Ensuring all staff annually sign updated policies, procedures and statutory documentation (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education)
Ensuring all staff complete mandatory safeguarding training
Undertaking administration activity relating to LGPS and TPS pension as required
Updating and maintaining employee absence records
Providing the HR team with regular reports
Supporting the administration and inputting of monthly payroll
Assisting with the administration associated with the ongoing or repeat employment checks for Head Office staff
Supporting the HR Advisors with maintaining and updating employee sponsorship

Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:

Qualifications to A level or above
Confidence and ability to develop and maintain professional relationships at all levels
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately and independently
The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent time management and organisational skills
The ability to be trusted with highly confidential information.
The ability to manage conflicting priorities, exercising responsible judgement when appropriate
The ability to work effectively to timescales and deadlines and under pressure
Strong IT skills in Outlook, Word and Excel, using advanced functionality
High levels of numeracy
A keen interest in HR
The ability to be proactive, use initiative, and take ownership for all aspects of the role
High standards of ethical conduct, with a clear understanding of the impact on others
The ability to adapt to changing situations
The ability to anticipate and identify the needs of internal and external customers in a friendly, prompt and professional manner
The ability to undertake occasional travel to academies within the Federation