Overview
Here at South Thames Colleges Group, we are seeking a Human Resources Advisor to support the activities associated with the recruitment and onboarding of staff and agency workers. Working closely with the Head of HR (Staff Recruitment & Onboarding), the Staff Recruitment and Onboarding Manager, and the Staff Recruitment Co‑ordinator, you’ll perform administrative duties in support of the HR function and the processes associated with the delivery of the recruitment and onboarding service.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of staff and agency workers.
- Liaise with new starters and managers to ensure a timely onboarding service.
- Provide information on planned start dates and progress of compliance checks prior to an individual’s commencement.
- Enter and maintain required compliance information, including agency compliance details, in the HR System.
- Add onboarding information for new starters and offer advice and guidance to managers and staff on policies and procedures related to recruitment, onboarding and compliance.
- Support broader HR activities when needed.
Qualifications
- Experience in HR administration, generalist or recruitment and onboarding focused roles.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and prioritisation skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with a range of internal and external contacts.
- Self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Well‑organised, able to manage tasks and deadlines calmly and effectively.
- Proficient in the use of IT at Level 2/Intermediate level including Word, Excel, databases and Outlook, with the ability to create reports and adhere to systems and procedures.
- Positive and flexible in approach, with a willingness to get involved and support broader HR activities when required.
Location
This post will predominantly be based at South Thames College, Wandsworth but you may be required to work from all STCG sites.
Application Process
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th February 2026. Interviews will be held on 27th February 2026.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
- Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance physical and mental health.
- Excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
Background Checks
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Equality and Diversity
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
About South Thames Colleges Group
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
Join Our Team
We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.
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