National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
HR Administrator
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Are you passionate about helping improve the administrative experience in a customer-centric culture? We're seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator to join our team and provide day-to-day support with general administration and service standards. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a globally respected charity, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Salary: £25,220–£26,750 per annum (non-negotiable)
Annual Leave: Enjoy 42 days off each year: 30 days' annual leave, 4 paid closure days and 8 bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave
Flexible Working: Hybrid setup with 2 days a week in our office at The Mere, Upton, with easy access to Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, the Elizabeth Line and the M4. Full-time (35 hours)
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an HR Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in inbox management and first level support to a range of enquiries. You’ll focus on conducting compliance checks and maintaining accurate HR data to support reporting and audit requirements. You’ll also be supporting our facilities team with their administration and working on reception in the office one day a week.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor and respond promptly to queries in relevant inboxes, supporting with policy compliance.
- Conduct legal and compliance checks for new employees and Associates, including right to work and DBS checks.
- Issuing new starter employment and Associate contracts and documentation, and add new starters to the relevant systems.
- Maintaining accurate records for NFER's workforce, compliant with GDPR.
- Support recruitment and selection administration by coordinating tasks, communicating with candidates, and providing timely updates to managers.
- Working flexibly with colleagues, adapting priorities and roles as required.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
- An HR qualification at Foundation level, equivalent to CIPD Level 3 (or working towards/willingness to complete) or similar HR experience.
- GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent English language qualification, such as CEFR level C1.
- A high standard of written English, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, well-structured and grammatically correct professional correspondence and documents.
- Proven administrative experience in a customer-centric culture.
- Proficiency in using and working with HR/facilities databases and systems.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously within tight deadlines.
- Expert in maintaining accurate records, following workflows, and supporting compliance with policies and regulations.
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WHY NFER?
At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.
- The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early. Shortlisting will be done on an ongoing basis.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, alternative document formats or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact us at HR@nfer.ac.uk. Further details can also be found in the Job Information Pack.
If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to a role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with NFER.
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