HR Coordinator - Maternity Cover
Posted 4 days ago by BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture)
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Coordinator role at Windsor Forest Colleges Group is a full-time maternity cover position starting in November 2025, lasting up to one year. The successful candidate will manage various HR functions, including payroll administration, processing leavers, and supporting recruitment efforts. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is capable of maintaining effective communication within the HR department. The role involves working across multiple campuses, ensuring smooth HR operations and supporting team coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage payroll administrative changes using iTrent, including contractual variations and tracking staff absences.
- Handle the processing of leavers, from issuing letters to finalising annual leave calculations.
- Keep the HR inbox tidy and responsive, directing queries appropriately.
- Manage submissions to the Executive Team and follow up on necessary actions.
- Take detailed minutes in meetings and maintain personnel files in line with GDPR standards.
- Answer calls, manage postal queries, and respond to reference requests.
- Assist the recruitment team during peak times, including handling new starter paperwork and conducting DBS checks.
- Support HR Business Partners in various projects.
Key Skills:
- Strong administrative skills with a focus on organisation and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professionalism in handling sensitive information with discretion.
- Flexibility to travel between BCA and Langley campuses as needed.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Maidenhead
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
HR Coordinator – Maternity Cover
We are looking for a dynamic and meticulous HR Coordinator to join our bustling HR department at Windsor Forest Colleges Group on a full time maternity cover basis beginning November 2025 for up to one year. This is not just any HR role, it's a chance to be at the heart of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things in perfect order, we want you!
What You'll Do
- Own It: Manage payroll administrative changes with precision using iTrent, including contractual variations and tracking staff absences.
- Close the Loop: Handle the processing of leavers, from issuing letters to finalising annual leave calculations.
- Be the Hub: Keep our HR inbox tidy and responsive, directing queries to the right places and ensuring no question goes unanswered.
- Team Coordination: Manage submissions to the Executive Team and spearhead necessary follow-up actions.
- Record Keeper: Take detailed minutes in meetings and maintain personnel files in line with GDPR standards.
- Communications Pro: Answer calls, manage postal queries, and respond to reference requests.
- Support System: Assist our recruitment team during peak times, from handling new starter paperwork to conducting DBS checks.
- Projects: Support our HR Business Partners in various projects, showing your versatility and collaborative spirit.
Who You Are
A seasoned administrator with a knack for organisation and an eye for detail. A self-starter who can navigate through tasks independently but also loves contributing to a team. Someone with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. A respectful professional who handles sensitive information with discretion. Flexible and ready to travel between BCA and Langley campuses as needed.
For further details on this role please read through the attached job description/person specification.
Why Join Us?
- Support roles enjoy 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Free on-site parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Policies to support Work Life Balance
- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Slough & Langley College
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Slough and Langley, Windsor, Strodes and Berkshire College of Agriculture. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
Please note this role will be based at both our Berkshire College of Agriculture and Slough and Langley campuses.
Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Friday, 19th September 2025. Interviews will be held during week commencing w/c 22nd September 2025.
How To Apply
To apply, please visit our careers page and complete the online application form. Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.