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Job description

HR Administrator (Maternity Cover) If you are passionate about human resources and eager to enhance your experience in a HR setting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Human Resources Administrator to join our dynamic HR team, covering a period of Maternity Leave for a minimum of 9 months (with the possibility of being extended beyond this). The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various HR functions, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with company policies. They will carry out a variety of administrative tasks and assist the HR Team by performing various clerical and administrative duties in a busy and fast paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise work and ensure timely and accurate completion of all aspects of HR admin/documentation to a high standard, while adhering to company procedures.
• Provide a customer-focused service to applicants and manager, responding promptly to queries received via HR email inbox or telephone.
• Ensure employee files & information are kept up to date in line with legislation, Domiciliary Care Standards and audit/inspections.
• Carry out filing, printing and scanning of documents as required.
• Maintenance of accurate records and data input into online platforms.
• Coordinate training for all new and existing staff, ensuring completion by deadlines provided.
• Liaise with other departments, such as Finance/Management, to provide reports required.
• Manage all recruitment administration, including processing applications, equal opportunities, coordinating with HR, arranging interviews, handling references, assisting with recruitment campaigns.
• Assist with induction process and support new starts to sign contract and complete relevant forms.
• Attendance & minutes at HR meetings as required.
• Assist in the set-up of company phones for all new staff and in resolving any issues with Carers phones.
• Update social media channels to promote company recruitment opportunities & updates.
• Carry out monthly stock checks as required.
• Schedule & monitor staff supervisions & appraisals timetables.
• HR Related projects when required.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the HR function.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with all HR queries & requests.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• RSA Stage II Word Processing or NVQ 2 in Business Administration/HR (or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year experience working in an administrative role.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of IT packages in particular Microsoft Office.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Good written & oral communication.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Good teamwork & self-motivation skills.
• Good working knowledge of social media.

Desirable Skills

• 6 months' experience in a HR related role.
• Experience maintaining databases and/or spreadsheets.

Further Information

Deadline for applications is 12pm on Mon 6th October 2025

Application Information

Please email HR for an application pack : hr@strabanedistrictcaring.com