The role:

Are you a detail-oriented HR professional with a passion for supporting people and improving processes? Brighter Places is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented HR professional to join our People Team. As the HR Admin & Payroll Officer, you’ll help deliver a high-quality, proactive, and professional HR service. You’ll contribute to making Brighter Places a great place to work, supporting our mission to be an employer where colleagues feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

Although we offer hybrid working, there is an expectation that you attend the office 2-3 days a week.

We value colleagues who consistently demonstrate and champion our values and who create positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Although not an exhaustive list, key responsibilities include:

• Provide a generalist HR service across the organisation, including employment administration, data management and reporting, recruitment, onboarding and absence management.


• Maintain the HRIS database with accurate and up-to-date information at all times


• Produce employment contracts and contract variations in line with authorised management requests.


• Provide first-line support and coaching to managers, helping to create a high-performance culture and advising on employee relations matters.


• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely submission of payroll data, liaising with payroll providers, and resolving any payroll-related queries.


• Support and contribute to wellbeing and EDI initiatives, helping to create an inclusive, supportive, and positive workplace culture.


• Lead the management of our Learning Management System (LMS) and support the delivery of organisation-wide training and development.

• A CIPD Level 3 or 5 qualification (or be actively working towards it).


• Proven experience in HR administration and coordination within a busy HR team


• A solid understanding of the employee lifecycle and how to support both colleagues and managers throughout.


• Hands-on experience managing recruitment and onboarding processes.


• Excellent communication skills and a natural problem-solver mindset.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and confidence using other digital tools.


• A self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.


• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.

• Additional leave


• Company events and team activities


• Wellbeing allowance


• A competitive company pension scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave


• Flexible working hours (flexitime)


• Free and on-site parking


• Life insurance cover


• Paid time off for volunteering


• Comprehensive sick pay


• Hybrid and remote working options

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