HR Administrative Assistant (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

This four‑month fixed‑term position provides essential administrative support to the HR team at Newlon Housing Trust. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries and help ensure recruitment, onboarding and payroll processes run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to employee HR queries and maintain accurate records.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires.
• Maintain and update HR systems, including the SelectHR database.
• Assist with payroll, benefits administration and learning & development coordination.
• Contribute to the delivery of a confidential, high‑quality HR service across the organisation.

Required profile

• Experience in HR administration, preferably within a generalist HR environment.
• CIPD Associate qualification or working towards Level 3 CIPD.
• Strong organisational, communication and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Confidence using IT systems and quick learning of HR databases.

Required skills

• SelectHR (HR database)

What we offer

• £34,550 per annum pro‑rata, 35 hours per week.
• Excellent benefits and a flexible working scheme.
• Purpose‑built offices in the award‑winning Hale Village regeneration project, minutes from Tottenham Hale transport interchange.