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As a specialist provider of housing and support services for people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions, we are committed to making a positive impact every day.\nWe are looking for a motivated and organised HR Coordinator to join our friendly People Team temporarily for up to 10 months.\nWhat You'll Be Doing\nAs part of our HR Operations team, you'll support the full employee lifecycle, helping to ensure our HR service is responsive, accurate and customer-focused. You'll work closely with managers, employees, candidates and colleagues across the organisation to deliver an excellent HR experience\nYour responsibilities will include:\nResponding to HR enquiries via telephone, email and in person\nSupporting recruitment activity by advertising vacancies and managing applicant communications\nCoordinating pre-employment checks and onboarding processes\nMaintaining accurate records on HR systems\nProcessing contractual and payroll-related changes\nProviding first-line HR advice and guidance in line with policies and employment legislation\nAssisting HR Advisors with recruitment and employee relations activities\nContributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives\nAbout You:\nWe're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to providing a professional, responsive and people-focused HR service\nYou'll bring:\nPrevious administration experience, ideally within an HR environment\nKnowledge of HR processes, policies and employment legislation\nExcellent organisational and communication skills\nStrong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy\nThe ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines\nA positive, solution-focused approach\nGood IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications\nA genuine interest in developing a career in HR\nIn return, we offer training and support, including CIPD and career progression.\nFor more information about the role please contact, Charlotte Banks on Email: \nAbout the organisation:\nAdvance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.\nWe recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.\nWe are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.\nAll newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff.\nBenefits of working for Advance:\nWe value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:\nPaid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours)\nSector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development\nAccess to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more\nLong service awards payable in 5 year increments\nGolden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500\nCycle to work scheme\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme\nFree DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)\nExcellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance\nEnrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)\nAdvance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. 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Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support - or of any member of our team - please don’t hesitate to get in touch.\n\nTogether, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all.\nWe value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. 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