Job Description

JOB DETAILS

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Reference

076W
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Working Hours

37
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Salary

28,000 per annum increasing to 30,000 per annum upon successful completion of probationary period.
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Location

Watford
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Closing Date

16 Oct 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Are you an organised, people-focused individual looking to start your career in HR? We're looking for a

motivated and detail-oriented HR Administrator

to join our busy and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for helping others.

Why This Role?

Be the first point of contact for HR queries from staff, applicants, and new starters Gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations Work closely with HR Business Partners and Payroll colleagues Receive full training and support to grow your HR knowledge Join a friendly, collaborative team where your contribution matters

What You'll Be Doing

Managing recruitment processes: posting job adverts, preparing interview packs, and coordinating candidate communications Supporting onboarding: issuing offer letters, completing pre-employment checks, and setting up new starters in our HR system (iTrent) Handling confidential data with accuracy and discretion Responding to HR queries via phone, email, and in person Maintaining trackers and reports to monitor progress and compliance Collaborating with colleagues across HR and Payroll to ensure smooth service delivery

What We're Looking For

Strong administrative experience in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication skills - written and verbal High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel Experience with HR systems (e.g. iTrent) is helpful but not essential A proactive, team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

Working Arrangements

This role is based

full-time on-site at our Watford campus

, with occasional travel to other campuses as needed.



You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be actively encouraged to upskill.



We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16th October 2025. Interviews to take place on 23rd October 2025.

For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing

jobs@westherts.ac.uk

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WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.

Added Extras

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You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill.



We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

Contact us

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If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.

01923 812333

jobs@westherts.ac.uk