HR Administrator

HR Administrator – Aurora Hedgeway

Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN 

Contract Type: Part-time/Permanent

Hours: 32 hours per week (4 days per week), full year, 8.30am-4.30pm

Actual Salary: £22,197.76 - £24,011.52 - dependent on experience and qualifications

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March at Midnight

Aurora Hedgeway is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

We are currently looking for an experienced Full Time HR Administrator for our Aurora Hedgeway School. The school supports young people aged 7 - 19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

The role:

This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are quite the same. You’ll play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding, through to ongoing HR processes and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also support general administration across the school, helping to keep everything running smoothly.

Reporting to the School Business Manager, you’ll be the go‑to person for HR queries on site, ensuring all documentation, systems and processes are handled professionally, efficiently and in line with safer recruitment and compliance requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting a safe, robust recruitment process in line with company policies
• Preparing and updating job descriptions
• Handling starter and leaver processes
• Supporting with maternity/paternity/attendance and other personnel changes
• Maintaining accurate HR files, databases and compliance documentation
• Preparing letters, reports and meeting notes
• Supporting managers with probation, attendance and conduct processes
• Offering helpful advice on PAYE, pensions, absence, and general HR queries (with support from central teams)
• Supporting the wider school team with general admin tasks when needed

Please see the attached job description for the full break down of duties: HR Administrator JD - Hedgeway.docx

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced administrator (HR, finance or payroll experience welcome)
• Confident using Word, Excel, Outlook and databases
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail
• A clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing needs
• Professional, discreet and committed to confidentiality
• Warm, approachable and happy working as part of a supportive team

You’ll also need a good standard of education, including GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)

How to apply?

For candidates that haven’t worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Adele.richard@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.