HR Administrator

Job Title: HR Administrator

Regions: Education

Based: Uxbridge or Preston

Responsible to: Education HR Business Partner

Salary: £28,000 per annum

The Cambian Group is the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You will find that you are part of a close, supportive team, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone.

Cambian are now recruiting for a hardworking and passionate Human Resources Administrator on a full time basis.

The successful candidate will join a team that provides support and structure to the Cambian Group's Education division. The team you will join aims to deliver a high quality service that clearly demonstrates added value to the Group and will play a crucial part in the team, you will be relied on to provide first class support to the Human Resources team.

Job Description

• To provide an effective Human Resources administration service relating to parts of the employee life cycle.
• To receive, check, and progress all divisional staff change forms, including uploading to the HRIS with the Divisional Resourcing team and Payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• To ensure accurate HR records on all employees, including but not limited to handover from onboarding, quality assurance, and electronic filing of all pertinent documents.
• Responding to reference requests promptly and efficiently.
• Daily management of the HR inbox.
• System updates for employee lifecycle activities, including right to work and DBS updates.
• Build positive and engaging relationships with all key stakeholders, including regular updates, tracking and audit with schools.
• Liaising with schools regarding DBS renewals and updating the HRIS.
• Liaising with the Sponsored Staff Administrator to ensure a compliant and smooth process regarding international employees.
• Participate in HR projects where required - including ownership of project and recommendations towards automation and streamlining projects associated with HR Administration.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the HR Business Partner
• Some travel within reason may be required.

Person Specification

• Previous HR and/or Administration experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Teams; experience with iTrent is desirable
• Articulate, proactive and professional
• Organised and process-driven Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused

Knowledge and Experience (advantageous but not desirable)

• Has knowledge of OFSTED and CQC guidelines, in relation to compliance and regulations in the Children's Sector
• Understands the principles of Safer Recruitment and is trained up to date on these guidelines.

Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible due to the nature of these important checks it may extend the processing time.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Cambian Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.

We will conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when finding are relevant and of concern.

If you're pragmatic and self-motivated with undoubted integrity, make the most of this opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career.