HR Administrator (Part Time)

Company overview

Founded in 1961 as a membership body, the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA) is a professional body recognized by the Government for the purposes of licensing insolvency practitioners. The only such body specializing solely in insolvency, it has been at the forefront in creating insolvency qualifications, widening access to insolvency knowledge/understanding and leading debate on current issues. A team of 30+ staff, located across the UK with a base in the City of London, is responsible for supporting the IPA’s members, affiliates and students and ensuring that the IPA’s brand and reputation are both maintained and enhanced.

Overview

The IPA is seeking a HR Administrator to assist the Chief Operating Officer with all HR matters.

This role is a newly created role, all HR matters are currently dealt with by the Chief Operating Officer however due to other commitments, a HR Administrator is now required to support in this space.

Responsibilities for HR Administrator:

• Supporting the Recruitment Process: Advertising job advertisements internally and externally via the appropriate method.
• Onboarding Assistance: setting up the onboarding process for new employees which includes preparing paperwork , including the employment contract, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and liaising with relevant departments to ensure everything is set up for Day 1.
• Employee Records Management: maintaining accurate and up-to date employee records, including personal information, employment history, performance evaluations and training records.
• Reviewing and updating staff handbook and policies to ensure that they stay legally compliant.
• Acting as a first point of contact for all employees with an HR question or query.
• Benefits Administration: responsible for processing the employee benefits and ensuring that all new employees and other changes or updates are processed as needed.
• Administrative tasks: Tracking holiday leave and other leave as well as filing paperwork and managing correspondence.
• Employee Relations: provide support in handing employee enquiries, concerns and grievances.
• Acting as a first point of liaison between external HR lawyers and COO.

Essential

· HR experience – Minimum of three years

· Needs to be organized, have good attention to detail and good communication skills.

· Experience of working in a small company would be helpful.

· A Level or Equivalent Education