HR Administrator
South Gloucestershire - UK
Job Summary
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: 22197.76 - 24011.52 - 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 TimeHR Administrator forourAurora Hedgeway School.The schoolsupports 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. Youll play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to ongoing HR processes and maintaining accurate records. Youll also support general administration across the school helping to keep everything running smoothly.
Reporting to the School Business Manager youll be the goto 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 youll 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
Please see the attached job description for the full break down of duties: HR Administrator JD -
Skills and Qualifications
About You:
Were 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
Youll 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
Whats on Offer at Aurora
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Heres 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. Youll 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 1000!
Know someone whod be a great fit Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to apply
For candidates that havent worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full including all employment and education details and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
About Company
The Aurora Foxes in Minehead, Somerset, is a special (SEND) college and training hotel which offers fantastic educational programmes for the (students with learning disabilities)