HR Administrator

Location: Birchwood, with some travel around site locations across Warrington 

Benefits: 27 days (plus Bank Holidays)

Internally the job title will be Business Administrator. 

This Business Administrator role is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous HR or administration experience to join us and help coordinate administration across our service. 

About us 

Our vision is to reform adult social care in the North West through person –centred, outcome driven services. 

We empower our staff to advocate for system change and inspire them to lead by example, promoting dignity and wellbeing for all those we support.

At Catalyst Choices, we deliver a variety of support for adults with additional needs like learning disabilities, autism or physical disabilities. We also support older adults who’ve developed challenges with their memory or mobility.

We’re strong believers in personal choice so we make sure every care package we develop has the person receiving it front and centre. 

As a Community Interest Company, we exist to benefit those around us, not to maximise profits. Any surplus is reinvested back into the business or our communities, and employee ownership means that our staff influence the strategic decisions made by our senior leaders as well as being rewarded financially by sharing in any profits we make.

As Business Administrator you will coordinate and complete the administration for all aspects of the employee lifecycle, specifically: 

• Attraction & recruitment

• Onboarding

• Staff development

• Retention

• Performance management 

• Engagement 

• Succession Planning 

• Exit 

• Ensure accurate record keeping for all HR processes using internal systems, iTrent & Sharepoint. 

Furthermore, you will undertake service administration including:

• Ensure completion of business-critical processes, e.g. service returns. 

• Manage new customer contracts, assessments and assist the Finance team with invoicing. 

• Complete Client Finance and assist with company audits. 

• Adhoc administration support for the Management Team, tasks could include: report writing, correspondence, minute taking and high-level administrative support for formal meetings and hearings. 

• Adhoc project coordination support for transformation and development projects. 

You’ve got the skills and experience: 

• 2+ years’ experience in previous HR or administration role.

• Experience of HRIS management software, iTrent or similar. 

• Knowledge of employment law, regulatory compliance and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

• Capable of task prioritisation, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

• Aptitude for working with systems. 

• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity. 

• Excellent customer service skills, ability to work with a range of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• You are positive and outgoing, a natural “people” person. 

The type of person we’re looking for

Collaborative: You are someone who thrives on working through and with other people. You ask for help when you get stuck. 

Growth: You are motivated to make the most out of opportunities for our clients, the organisation and yourself. You are committed to your own professional development, and the growth of our quality and reputation as a provider. 

Openness: You are not set in your ways, but open to new ideas and ambitious to do good. You are thoughtful, curious and embrace constructive challenge, welcoming change even if you find it difficult.  

Ownership: You take responsibility for your role, accountable for your actions as we celebrate success and seek to improve where necessary. You are not someone who hides their mistakes, rather you use your learning to improve your practices. 

In return we offer 27 days annual leave, NEST pension, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and an employee benefit portal. 

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter of no more than 250 words, to Grace Nolan via the apply button. 

Closing date 7 July 2024.