Join Our Team as an HR Administrator!
Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove
Contract: Full Time, Permanent (35 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £23,625.00
Benefits: Enjoy 30 days of Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service), Bank Holidays, a Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, an Employee Discount Scheme, and Free On-Site Parking!
About Us
Welcome to Polaris, one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers! For over 30 years, we have been passionately dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, Residential, Education, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community collaborates to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, families, and staff, and we believe in their bright futures.
What We Are Looking For
Are you a motivated and organized individual with a passion for HR? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team! This role is a vital part of our established HR function and offers an exciting opportunity for someone eager to grow within a fast-paced, progressive organization.
We provide limitless opportunities for development, along with an attractive starting salary and benefits package. Initially, this role will be office-based during the probation period, with the option for hybrid working afterward.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive administrative support across all HR functions.
* Process employee documentation throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, pre-employment checks, PDR, and exit processes.
* Update the HR Database and other internal systems with employment changes, ensuring payroll is notified.
* Manage inbound telephone calls and oversee HR central email accounts.
* Communicate effectively with all customers, both internal and external.
* Plan and prioritize your workload to meet Service Level Agreements.
* Maintain security and confidentiality of all records and work undertaken.
About You
* Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Confident communicator capable of handling confidential information.
* Comfortable working under deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
* Able to manage change and conflicting priorities effectively.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
* Proficient in the full Microsoft Office suite.
* A genuine interest in developing a career in HR.
Desirable Attributes: While not essential, the following would be a plus:
* Previous experience in an HR department or office environment.
* CIPD qualified or willing to work towards it.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! We can’t wait to hear from you.
At Polaris, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment.