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• Temporary
• Part time

Contract Type

Temporary

Hours

Part time

Location

Finchley

Sector

HR & Recruitment

Salary

£35,000 FTE

Closing date

10th October 2025

Hours: 3 days. Flexibility on days/times 

Contract type: Temporary – up to 12 months

Purpose of the Role

To support the Director of HR in the provision of a high quality, proactive HR service for the organisation. This is a hands-on role for a highly organised, energetic and articulate individual with experience of recruitment, onboarding, HR database administration, compliance and supporting staff wellbeing and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Maintain and update the HR database (e.g., BreatheHR), ensuring accurate records for staff data, absence, annual leave, and training.

• Ensure HR records are up to date, securely stored and easy to retrieve.

• Produce regular HR reports for payroll, compliance, and management information.

• Support the Director of HR in implementing HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are kept up to date and communicated effectively to staff.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support all areas of the recruitment process and coordinate recruitment campaigns including advertising, arranging interviews, liaising with candidates, updating website etc

• Issue offer letters, contracts of employment and conducting all necessary pre-employment checks in accordance with safer recruitment practices.

• Manage onboarding and induction schedules to ensure a positive experience for new starters and completion of new starter documentation.

Employee Lifecycle Support

• Track probationary reviews and appraisal processes, sending reminders and collating outcomes.

• Administrate absence management process ensuring receipt of Fit Notes and self-certification, chasing up missing documents as needed and updating records.

• Support leaver processes including exit interviews, documentation, and offboarding administration.

• Monitor completion of essential training, sending reminders as needed and updating personnel records to show that training has been completed.

• Assist monthly payroll preparation including updating payroll spreadsheet.

Wellbeing & Benefits

• Support the delivery of employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits administration (e.g., EAP, health insurance, flexible benefits).

• Assist with annual benefit renewals and communicate updates to staff.

• Assist with arrangement of staff social events, celebrations and recognition.

Policy & Process

• Keep up to date with HR policies and procedures in order to answer staff queries and provide administrative support.

• Assist in the review and rollout of HR policies and procedures.

• Maintain a library of HR templates and guidance documents.

• Help ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, and internal processes.

• Review and identify means to streamline and improve HR administrative systems and make improvements as agreed with Director of HR.

General

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Director of HR, including diary support, preparing documentation and meeting papers.

• Respond promptly and professionally to staff HR queries, escalating where appropriate.

• Contribute to HR projects as required.

• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director of HR.

Person Specification 

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates clear and confident communication, both written and verbal, adapting style to suit the audience.

• Actively listens, acknowledges concerns, and provides accurate information.

• Able to build positive relationships across a range of people and groups.

Organisation & Attention to Detail

• Manages multiple priorities effectively, meets deadlines, and maintains accuracy in records and reporting.

• Demonstrates systematic and methodical working, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

HR Knowledge & Application

• Applies understanding of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, payroll input, record management, leavers, wellbeing).

• Demonstrates working knowledge of UK employment law basics and HR good practice.

• Experience supporting TUPE, change management, or employee engagement initiatives (desirable).

• Experience working within a charity, faith-based or membership organisation.

Technology & Data Management

• Confidently uses HRIS (eg BreatheHR) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) to manage HR records and produce reports.

• Experience of migrating systems and implementing new systems (desirable).

Emotional Intelligence & Professionalism

• Displays high levels of emotional intelligence, empathy, and discretion when handling sensitive matters.

• Demonstrates professionalism, approachability, and resilience, maintaining a positive and supportive attitude.

Teamwork & Independence

• Works effectively as part of a small team while taking responsibility for individual tasks.

• Uses initiative to resolve problems and escalate appropriately.

Values & Commitment

• Actively demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice.

• Shows motivation, energy, and adaptability; contributes positively to a supportive workplace culture.

• Understanding of or willingness to learn about the Jewish community.

For more information and to be personally recommended for this role, please contact tali@theworkavenue.org.uk

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