hr administrator Thame, England
Job description
Affinity Trust is a charity organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live in their own home and be part of their community.
We are looking to recruit a HR Administrator on a permanent contract. This role is based in our central HR Operations team, who support our c2500 staff at locations all over the UK. This role is predominantly home based, but you will be required to come into our Head Office for 2 days per week.
This is great opportunity to join a positive, lively team during a busy period of change whilst we implement a new HR Information system.
About the Role
You will work as part of the HR Operations team providing effective admin support to the HR team and staff across our divisions. We are looking for an experienced administrator, responsible for ensuring processes are followed, populating, updating and maintaining accurate people information/data in a timely manner and sending out employee correspondence. You will run various checks on employees such as Right to Work and DBS/PVG checks and assist the HR Operations Manager with reporting and answering first line queries from staff on HR administrative matters.
The role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy environment. There is lots of communication with staff, managers and colleagues in HR, Recruitment and Payroll, on the telephone, video calls and via email, so you need to enjoy speaking to people and be a confident communicator.
You will be the first point of contact on behalf of the HR Team providing supportive, professional, accurate and comprehensive HR advice on our policies and processes.
If you have the following skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Essential:
- proven administrative experience
- excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- strong knowledge of all Microsoft Packages
- methodical and excellent organisation skills
- experience of working in a confidential environment or understanding the importance of confidentiality and discretion in respect of staff information and the people we support
- a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
- enjoy working as part of a team
Desirable:
- experience of using an HR Information System (ideally iTrent)
- previous HR experience or knowledge of general employment law (e.g. employment contracts, right to work, DBS)
Why Join Us?
Because the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, we truly value our incredible staff & are committed to ensure they are fully supported.
An Amazing Place to work
- This is the best job - You will not find a more interesting and rewarding job, you will be making a genuine difference to someone's life
- Our values drive everything we do
- You will get the opportunity to work with some great colleagues and work as “one team”
Rewards
- 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us.
- All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out with your Blue Light Card that we will provide you
- A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members.
- Life Assurance and Pension scheme.
Development & Your Career
- You will get a great Induction to your new team along with ongoing training opportunities
- E-learning webinars
- Loads of career progression opportunities
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We Value you
- You are so important to us & we want you to really feel like part of the team - from day 1 you’ll have supportive management & a Buddy who will show you the ropes. You’ll also have full access to our online wellbeing centre
- We recognise our amazing staff in our 6 monthly Affinity Star Awards
- We hope you stay part of Affinity Trust & we celebrate that with Long Service Awards
- Your wellbeing & happiness will always be a priority, so you can access an excellent wellbeing programme, plus resources and a wellbeing champions network
- If all the above wasn’t enough you have the opportunity to nominate colleagues and receive ‘Thank You’ gift vouchers, be part of regular engagement surveys, attend regular forum meetings and can contribute to the staff newsletter, and to hear about the amazing work of your colleagues and the achievements of the people we support
Everyone is welcome
- We enjoy a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone
- We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
- As part of our commitment, we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01844 267800 and we’ll get back to you
Job Reference: HOF00135
