At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and maintaining HR records.
- Company: Join a supportive and collaborative People team focused on delivering high-quality HR services.
- Benefits: Opportunity to develop your HR career in a values-driven organisation.
- Other info: Position based at the Essex head office with a salary of £35k.
- Why this job: Play a key role in creating a positive employee experience.
- Qualifications: CIPD HR qualification and experience in a care or regulated environment required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Join Our People Team. We’re looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join our supportive and collaborative People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in delivering a high‑quality, professional HR service. You’ll play a key role in supporting the employee journey—from onboarding new starters to supporting managers and maintaining accurate HR records.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Employee Lifecycle Support
- Preparing contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation
- Supporting onboarding and ensuring new starters are set up for success
- Processing employee changes and maintaining accurate records
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Supporting recruitment activity, including advert posting and interview coordination
- Completing pre‑employment checks (e.g. references, right to work, DBS where applicable)
- Ensuring all compliance checks are completed to a high standard
- HR Systems & Data
- Updating and maintaining HR systems
- Producing reports such as absence, turnover, and vacancies
- Ensuring all data is accurate, secure, and GDPR compliant
- Employee Relations Support
- Providing administrative support on HR matters such as disciplinary, grievance, and absence processes
- Taking notes at meetings where required
- Preparing letters and documentation
- General HR Support
- Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries
- Supporting managers and employees with basic policy guidance
- Assisting with audits, compliance checks, and HR projects
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant CIPD HR qualification
- Experience working in HR or a People team
- Knowledge of HR processes and employment practices
- Experience in a care or regulated environment
- Familiarity with HR systems
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
About You
- You’ll be friendly, professional, and approachable
- Highly organised with a proactive mindset
- Reliable and able to handle sensitive information with care
- A confident communicator who enjoys supporting others
- A team player who thrives in a busy environment
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and values‑driven organisation
- Play a key role in creating a positive employee experience
- Opportunity to develop your HR career
- Work in a team that values respect, collaboration, and quality
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. This role will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes.
The details:
- Essex Head office based (on site)
- Reporting to Head of People
- Full time
- £35k
Human Resources Administrator in Witham employer: Calm Futures
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare, ensuring a positive employee experience. Located in Essex, they offer a full-time role with opportunities for career development in a respectful and collaborative team environment.
