HR Operations Administrator (Temporary, Full‑time)

About the role

Reed Further Education is seeking a proactive HR Operations Administrator to support a busy HR function within an education setting. This temporary full‑time position offers the chance to work across the entire employee lifecycle in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective HR administration across the full employee lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR records and systems.
• Support recruitment processes, including advertising roles, onboarding and pre‑employment checks.
• Liaise with staff and managers regarding HR queries via email and phone.
• Ensure HR processes are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Carry out audit checks to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an HR administration or similar role.
• Experience using the iTrent HR system.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and adapt to changing priorities.
• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent).

Required skills

• iTrent
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons and training providers.
• Specialist further‑education consultant support.
• Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to statutory sick, maternity, paternity, adoption pay and parental leave.
• Access to training and development, including Reed Assessment Centre and Reed Learning.
• Referral bonus schemes.
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning opportunities.