HR Administrator (L & OD Specialism) in London

On behalf of Homes England, we are looking for a HR Administrator (L & OD Specialism) - (Inside IR35) for a 5-month contract working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 2-3 days attendance in the Newcastle upon Tyne office. Homes England, the government's housing and regeneration agency, plays a central role in tackling the housing challenges the country now faces. We have the appetite, influence, expertise, and resource to drive positive market change, and our mission is to ensure more homes are built in areas of greatest need, improve affordability and create a sustainable housing market.

Following the publication of the government's Levelling Up White Paper, Homes England has also been tasked with a core role in spearheading regeneration, partnering with places to reduce economic disparity, empower local leaders and create equal opportunities across the country to ensure communities reach their full potential.

Role Purpose

• This role provides comprehensive administrative and project co-ordination support, contributing to initiatives that enhance organisational capability and the HR function.
• The role holder co-ordinates work deliverables, contributes to various learning, development & HR activities, conducts research, and manages meeting administration.
• They also provide expert advice and guidance on specialist and technical learning and organisational development queries, policies, and processes.
• The role consistently demonstrates and embeds the values and behaviours in daily work, contributing to a positive and inclusive culture.

Main Responsibilities

• Support a range of related HR & L&OD activities, including leadership in L&OD services, collaboration with external partners and suppliers for successful delivery of L&OD work, co-ordination of logistical arrangements for L&OD events and programmes. In the HR space, activities include HR Team Development and Community of Practice as well as the planning and arranging other events across HR.
• Use communication skills to understand and advise others effectively to assist in the completion of tasks in line with KPIs.
• Apply practical learning and organisational development experience to solve complex problems, providing advice and support in response to queries in line with processes and procedures.
• Work independently within standardised routines.
• Deliver results and drive continuous improvements in L&OD related processes, policies, procedures and systems such as the learning management system.
• Contribute to the performance of technical functions within the HR Team and ensure L&OD's contribution to wider organisational goals.
• Influence resource utilisation and provide administrative support to the team including ongoing maintenance of the LMS.
• Provide commissioning support to the team, including procurement and legal processes.