Application closing date: 9th April at 5pm

Please send a cover letter and CV to HR@rda.org.uk

Job Title: HR and Payroll Coordinator

Reports to:  Head of People

Based at: RDA National Office (Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Old Warwick Road, Shrewley, CV35 7AX)

Salary range: £25,135 – £27,162 (£31,000 – £33,500 FTE) 

Contract Type: Permanent  

Hours: Part time 30 hours per week, (flexibility to routinely work from home up to 2 days per week / hybrid working 

Role Purpose 

This role provides HR support and administration for all people processes, including recruitment, onboarding and all stages of the employee lifecycle. It also has responsibility for managing the monthly payroll process and employee benefits administration.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR and people related queries, including monitoring a shared inbox, ensuring all queries are dealt with in a timely manner and escalated to the Head of People or other colleagues as required.  

• Provide support for all recruitment activity, including advert placement, management and initial sifting of applications, interview scheduling and communication of outcomes.  

• Manage the onboarding process for all new starters, including paperwork, pre-employment checks and provision of support for line managers with induction planning.  

• Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring all new starters, leavers and employee changes are recorded and the payroll is processed accurately (via a third party) and in line with deadlines.   

• Provide general guidance and administrative support for HR and people processes including employee relations, performance appraisals, benefits, sickness absence and annual leave, ensuring paperwork is completed and stored appropriately.  

• Support line managers with people processes, providing coaching and training where appropriate. 

• Work with the Head of People to ensure HR and people policies and procedures are fit for purpose and compliant with employment regulations.  

• Contribute to HR project work and undertake other duties from time to time as directed by the Head of People.  

Person Specification 

• Previous experience of working in an HR / Payroll role with a good understanding of HR processes and best practice  

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload effectively to meet deadlines  

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.  

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build effective relationships with colleagues across RDA UK 

• A proactive approach to problem solving and a commitment to continuous improvement 

• Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team.  

Desirable  

• Some knowledge of diversity and inclusion practices 

• Experience of working in the charity / not-for-profit sector