HR & Compliance Administrator – Nursery – Haringey / Herts – Hybrid

We are looking for an organised, proactive and experienced HR, Compliance & Recruitment Administrator to support a growing family-run chain of nurseries.

This is a varied administrative role covering HR, recruitment, compliance, bookkeeping and general office administration. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing confidential information, maintaining accurate records and supporting nursery managers with a range of day-to-day administrative requirements.

Experience within early years, childcare or a nursery setting would be highly desirable. We would also welcome applications from experienced Nursery Managers or Deputy Managers who are looking to move into a more administrative or office-based position.

Some experience of bookkeeping, finance administration or working with an accountant would also be advantageous, as the role will include some basic financial administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative, HR or childcare experience who enjoys a varied role and would like to become part of a growing, family-run childcare organisation.

This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work from home alongside some travel between the head office in the London Borough of Haringey and nursery settings across North London and Hertfordshire.

HR & Recruitment

• Providing day-to-day HR administrative support across the nursery group
• Maintaining accurate employee records and personnel files
• Supporting recruitment, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews
• Assisting with onboarding and new starter processes
• Monitoring staff documentation, including right to work, DBS checks, references and qualifications
• Supporting staff absence, holiday and training records
• Assisting with HR policies, procedures and general HR administration
• Liaising with nursery managers and staff regarding HR matters

Compliance

• Maintaining accurate compliance records across the nursery group
• Ensuring staff documentation and records remain up to date
• Monitoring DBS checks, references, qualifications and other required documentation
• Supporting safer recruitment and compliance processes
• Helping nursery managers maintain appropriate staff records and documentation

Finance & Bookkeeping Support

• Assisting with basic bookkeeping and financial administration
• Processing and organising invoices and financial documentation
• Maintaining accurate spreadsheets and financial records
• Assisting with monitoring expenditure and budgets
• Liaising with the company's accountant where required
• Providing administrative support relating to nursery funding and financial information

• Preparing letters, documents, reports and spreadsheets
• Maintaining databases and filing systems
• Providing general administrative support to the management team and nursery managers
• Handling confidential employee and financial information professionally
• Supporting the organisation with other administrative tasks as required

• Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment, compliance or general administration
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage confidential information
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A professional, friendly and practical approach
• Some understanding of bookkeeping or finance administration

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within a nursery, early years or childcare setting
• Experience as a Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager or Early Years Administrator
• Knowledge of early years compliance requirements
• Experience with DBS, safer recruitment and staff qualification records
• Some experience of bookkeeping, Xero, payroll or finance administration
• Experience working with an external accountant
• Experience supporting HR and administration across multiple sites

• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (essential).
• Bookkeeping qualification (desirable)
• HR qualification (desirable)
• Degree in appropriate subject including Early Years Care, Finance, Business, Marketing. (desirable)

• Current Safeguarding certification.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.