HR Administrator
8 days ago
Stourport-on-Severn
Join Our Team as an HR Administrator!\n\n Salary: Up to £23,625 per annum \n Contract Type: Full time, permanent \n Specific Hours: 35 hours per week \n Location: Hybrid - Bromsgrove \n\nAbout Polaris\n At Polaris, we take pride in being one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, our group has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people through: \n\n • Independent fostering and adoption agencies\n, • Leaving care services\n, • Therapeutic residential homes\n, • Specialist education\n, • Bespoke children's service contracts\n\n Our mission is simple: to create environments where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. \n\nYour Role\n We are looking for a passionate HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Team at our Bromsgrove Head Office. In this role, you will provide organized, comprehensive, and flexible HR administrative support to our staff across Polaris Community. \n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n • Be the first point of contact for HR-related enquiries, responding professionally and resolving queries.\n, • Maintain accurate electronic and paper personnel records in line with data protection and company policies.\n, • Create and manage staff files, ensuring all required documentation is recorded on the HR database.\n, • Process changes to employee details and manage leavers, updating payroll and HR systems accordingly.\n, • Regularly follow up on outstanding documentation from applicants, staff, and managers.\n, • Record and report equal opportunities data accurately.\n, • Support external inspections by auditing personnel files and ensuring compliance documentation is complete.\n, • Handle reference requests for ex-casual staff in line with service level agreements and confidentiality requirements.\n\n\nAbout You\n We are looking for someone who has: \n\n • Previous experience in an HR or administrative role\n, • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail\n, • A confident communication style, able to manage confidential information\n, • The ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems\n\n\nWhat We Offer\n At Polaris, we believe in taking care of our team. Here’s what you can expect: \n\n • 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)\n, • Company Pension Scheme\n, • Life Insurance (x2 salary)\n, • Employee Discount Scheme\n, • Free Parking\n, • £500 Refer-a-Friend scheme\n, • A supportive and purpose-driven working culture\n\n\n Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably 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. \n\n Join us in making a difference!