HR Administrator

Join Our Team as an HR Administrator!

Salary: Up to £23,625 per annum

Contract Type: Full time, permanent

Specific Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid - Bromsgrove

About Polaris

At Polaris, we take pride in being one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, our group has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people through:

• Independent fostering and adoption agencies
• Leaving care services
• Therapeutic residential homes
• Specialist education
• Bespoke children's service contracts

Our Residential Division offers therapeutic homes and schools in both urban and rural settings, focusing on the emotional, social, mental, and academic growth of young people. We believe every child deserves to thrive, and we strive to create environments where they can truly reach their full potential.

Your Role

We are looking for a passionate HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Team at our Bromsgrove Head Office. In this role, you will provide organized, comprehensive, and flexible HR administrative support to our staff across Polaris Community, ensuring adherence to all company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries, responding professionally and resolving queries as needed.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper personnel records in line with data protection and company policies.
• Create and manage staff files, ensuring all required documentation is recorded on the HR database.
• Process changes to employee details and manage leavers, updating payroll, HR systems, and IT accordingly.
• Regularly follow up on outstanding documentation from applicants, staff, and managers within agreed service levels.
• Record and report equal opportunities data accurately.
• Support external inspections by auditing personnel files and ensuring compliance documentation is complete.
• Handle reference requests for ex-casual staff in line with service level agreements and confidentiality requirements.

About You

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A confident communication style, capable of managing confidential information
• The ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems

What We Offer

• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 with length of service (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance x2 salary
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Free Parking
• £500 Refer-a-Friend scheme
• A supportive and purpose-driven working culture

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment.