Overview and Responsibilities
HR Administrator – Aurora Hedgeway
Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN
Contract Type: Part-time/Permanent
Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days per week), full year, 8.30am-4.30pm
Actual Salary: £22,197.76 - £24,011.52 - dependent on experience and qualifications
Closing Date: Sunday 1st March at Midnight
Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
We are currently looking for an experienced Full Time HR Administrator for our Aurora Hedgeway School. The school supports young people aged 7 - 19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.
The role:
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are quite the same. You’ll play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding, through to ongoing HR processes and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also support general administration across the school, helping to keep everything running smoothly.
Reporting to the School Business Manager, you’ll be the go‑to person for HR queries on site, ensuring all documentation, systems and processes are handled professionally, efficiently and in line with safer recruitment and compliance requirements.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting a safe, robust recruitment process in line with company policies
Preparing and updating job descriptions
Handling starter and leaver processes
Supporting with maternity/paternity/attendance and other personnel changes
Maintaining accurate HR files, databases and compliance documentation
Preparing letters, reports and meeting notes
Supporting managers with probation, attendance and conduct processes
Offering helpful advice on PAYE, pensions, absence, and general HR queries (with support from central teams)
Supporting the wider school team with general admin tasks when needed Skills and Qualifications
About You:
We’re looking for someone who is:
An experienced administrator (HR, finance or payroll experience welcome)
Confident using Word, Excel, Outlook and databases
Highly organised, with great attention to detail
A clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Able to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs
Professional, discreet and committed to confidentiality
Warm, approachable and happy working as part of a supportive team
You’ll also need a good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
Enhanced Annual Leave
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced Pension
Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
Online tools and resources
♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.