Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm (27.5 hours per week) – Exact working times can be discussed at interview stage
Location: Croft House Children’s Nursery / Office Based
Reporting To: Directors / Nursery Management Team
About Us
At our Outstanding Nursery, we take pride in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children in Horwich, Bolton, Adlington, Blackrod, Westhoughton, and the surrounding areas. Our spacious and well-resourced facility is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence. We cater for up to 110 nursery-aged children and 50 after-school children each day.
Position Overview
We are looking for an organised, professional and approachable Part-Time HR & Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day HR and administrative functions across our nursery and wraparound care setting.
Applicants should have 2-3 years of experience to be considered for the role.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting staff throughout their employment journey, helping to ensure that HR records, recruitment processes and compliance requirements are maintained to a high standard.
This is an ideal role for someone who is highly organised, confident handling confidential information, and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy childcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding
- Assist with recruitment administration including job adverts, interview scheduling and reference requests
- Prepare offer letters, contracts and new starter paperwork
- Support the onboarding and induction process for new employees
- Maintain accurate staff files and safer recruitment records
HR Administration
- Maintain employee records and HR databases
- Monitor staff absence records, return-to-work paperwork and holiday records
- Support with disciplinary, grievance and performance management administration
- Prepare HR letters and documentation when required
- Ensure compliance with employment law and nursery policies
- Keep up to date with HR and legislation changes
Compliance & Training
- Monitor DBS checks, qualifications and mandatory training renewals
- Assist with staff training records and compliance tracking
- Help ensure safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements are met
Payroll & Staffing Support
- Support payroll administration including timesheets and staff information updates
- Assist management with staffing reports and workforce information
- Support communication with staff regarding HR-related matters
General Administration
- Support the wider management team with administrative tasks
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous HR experience (minimum 2-3 year’s experience)
- Previous administrative experience
- Knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment practices
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office / Google / Bright HR
- Ability to handle confidential information sensitively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to develop HR experience within a growing organisation
- Company pension scheme
- Staff childcare discount
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
Safeguarding Statement
Croft House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment procedures.
Pay: £19,305.00-£22,165.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes?
- Are you available to work Monday to Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm?
- Do you have experience maintaining confidential employee records?
Experience:
- HR or HR administration: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
