HR Generalist Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

Do you want to be part of the change we’re bringing to mental health support?

Are you an organised and proactive HR professional looking to develop your career within a values-led organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join Northpoint’s HR & Payroll Team as a HR Generalist Administrator, supporting the full employee lifecycle and helping to deliver a high-quality, people-focused HR service across the organisation.

Why us

Northpoint is a leading regional provider of mental health services for children, young people, and adults across Yorkshire. Guided by our values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency, we are committed to creating a supportive workplace where our teams can thrive.

At Northpoint, you’ll be part of an organisation committed to high-quality services, continuous improvement and a supportive workplace culture. We offer:

• 28 hours per week, flexible across the working week ((based on a 35 hour working week)
• £26,400 - £30,370 FTE   depending upon experience
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata)
• Up to 3 discretionary Christmas leave days
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working practices where possible
• A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration

What you will be doing as our HR Generalist Administrator

You will play a key role in ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations across the organisation , including:

• Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting adverts, managing applications and coordinating interviews
• Maintaining and updating the Applicant Tracking System (Talos) and ensuring accurate recruitment records
• Coordinating onboarding, preparing contracts and offer documentation, and ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed
• Setting up new starters on Staffology and ensuring payroll information is submitted accurately and on time
• Maintaining accurate employee data, processing changes, and supporting HR reporting
• Responding to general HR queries from employees and managers
• Supporting HR projects, policy updates and engagement initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your generalist HR experience in a supportive and collaborative team.

What are we looking for in our ideal candidate?

• Previous generalist HR administration experience
• Working towards or completed CIPD Level 3 (or willingness to start within 12 months)
• Experience using HR and/or payroll systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• A proactive, reliable and solution-focused approach
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent HR support and wants to grow their career within a supportive and values-driven People & Culture team.

Interested? Please click ‘Apply’ to be considered for our HR Generalist Administrator role , we would love to hear from you.

We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working and job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Working towards or have completed a CIPD Level 3 Qualification in HR, or equivalent, or be willing to start this within 12 months of start date.

Desirable

• n/a

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential

• Working knowledge of the main functions of an HR team.
• Upholding principles of data protection and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive information.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR priorities in the third sector.

Experience

Essential

• Previous generalist HR administration experience.

Desirable

• Experience of using HR/Payroll systems.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Strong communication skills including verbally and written, appropriate to a range of individuals including employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to plan and organise workload in line with deadlines and priorities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong general IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office apps and HRIS.
• Ability to take responsibility for given areas of work and act on own initiative as appropriate
• Ability to work under direction as needed, according to organisational policies and procedures.

Desirable

• n/a

Qualities and Values

Essential

• Proactive, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask.
• Flexible to meet service needs.

Desirable

• n/a

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd

Address

SMALL MILL

CHADWICK STREET

LEEDS

West Yorkshire

LS10 1LJ

Employer's website

https://northpoint.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)