HR Administrator - Home-Start Greenwich

Job Introduction

About The Role

Job title: HR Administrator 

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Location: School House, Whitworth Road, London, SE18

Hours: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks)

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum

Closing Date: 17 April 2026 

Job Purpose  

The HR Administrator provides administrative support to the Human Resources department and helps ensure the smooth operation of HR processes. This role involves maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, coordinating HR documentation, and supporting HR policies and procedures. 

Key Accountabilities  

Maintain and update employee records and HR databases. 

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job adverts, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates. 

• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation. 

• Support employee onboarding and induction processes. 

• Process HR paperwork such as changes to employment status, leave requests, and terminations. 

• Ensure HR records are accurate and compliant with company policies and legal requirements. 

• Provide administrative support for payroll by submitting relevant employee data and updates. 

• Handle general HR queries from employees and managers. 

• Organise training sessions and maintain training records. 

• Assist with HR projects, reports, and audits as required. Skills and Qualifications 

• Previous administrative experience, preferably within HR. 

• Basic understanding of HR processes and employment practices. 

• Strong organisational and time management skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• High attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). 

• HR certification (such as CIPD) is an advantage but not always required. 

• 1–2 years of administrative experience is desirable. 

Benefits of working for Home-Start Greenwich 

28 Days Annual leave 

Tech Scheme 

Cycle Scheme 

50% Childcare Discount at Plumstead Nursery 

5% Employer Pension Contribution 

Ongoing Training and Development 

Employee Assistance Programme 

High Street, Online Stores and Leisure Discount Cards 

Inclusion Matters

Home-Start Greenwich is an equal opportunities employer and champion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We recruit for the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds & sectors.

Candidates must be based in the UK, have fluent spoken and written English and the right to work in the UK. Special consideration given to local candidates based in Southeast London. 

LET’S WORK TOGETHER 

How to Apply 

Thank you for your interest in this role. To apply for this role please complete an application form on our website which can be found here Join Us - Home-Start Greenwich.

HSG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff working with children and vulnerable adults to share this commitment. Safe recruitment is an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and it is essential that the assessment and selection of candidates for positions working or having regular contact with children and vulnerable adults is robust. Checks at an appropriate level will be undertaken prior to taking up employed work or voluntary activity. 

Certain posts in HSG are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Rehabilitation of Offenders Order 1978 in Northern Ireland). Whether a post is exempt or not will be clearly set out on the application form. If a post is exempt from the Act the candidate will be required to declare whether they/them has any convictions, cautions and bind overs, including any that would normally be regarded as spent. If a declaration is positive, details must be provided. 

Home-Start Greenwich is an equal opportunities employer and champion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We recruit for the person most suited to the job and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds & sectors.

Candidates must have fluent spoken and written English and the right to work in the UK. 

We look forward to receiving your application.