HR Administrator

HR Administrator (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Sidcup office, remainder from homeHours: Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)Salary: £27,000 pro rata benefits

Planned interviews: 5th & 7th November (face to face/virtual, subject to any changes)

At Avenues, people smile, laugh, grow - and achieve extraordinary things.

We're a charity providing specialist support for autistic people, individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries and complex needs. Our services span Hampshire, South East England, London, Hertfordshire, East Anglia and Shropshire, and we're proud to make a real difference in people's lives every day.

We're now offering an exciting opportunity for a HR Administrator to join our established and supportive HR team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

The Role

You'll provide a proactive, professional HR administrative service, ensuring compliance and great people support across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring all employee changes are processed in line with payroll deadlines.
• Completing all legal, statutory, and compliance checks on time.
• Providing first-line advice and guidance to managers and staff on HR queries.
• Monitoring the HR inbox, responding to queries, and escalating issues where needed.
• Supporting employee engagement through surveys and feedback.

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a HR Administrator or in a similar HR support role.
• Knowledge of UK & European employment legislation.
• Experience using HR databases and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Our Values

• Respect - We treat others as we wish to be treated.
• Excellence - We never settle for okay.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, even when it's harder.
• Pride - We're proud of the work we do and the difference we make.

What We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro rata.
• Comprehensive training and career development.
• 24/7 health portal and employee assistance programme.
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
• Recommend-a-friend scheme and more.

Why Join Us?

At Avenues, HR is about more than policies and processes - it's about people.You'll be part of a team that genuinely supports one another, in an organisation that lives its values and puts people first.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and value diversity in our workforce. Candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Ready to bring your HR skills to a place where they truly make a difference? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!(We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.)