Thank you for your interest in the position of HR Administrator - Part-Time
in Edinburgh
with CrossReach.
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Then, we'll ask you to answer one or more questions of your choice from the list below:
1. What attracted you to the HR Administrator position at CrossReach? What attracted you to the HR Administrator position at CrossReach?
2. What do you know about CrossReach and the services it provides? What do you know about CrossReach and the services it provides?
3. How do you ensure accuracy and confidentiality when handling HR records? How do you ensure accuracy and confidentiality when handling HR records?
4. Can you describe your experience with maintaining employee records and using HR software? Which systems have you used? Can you describe your experience with maintaining employee records and using HR software? Which systems have you used?
5. How would you approach responding to an HR-related inquiry from a staff member? Can you provide an example? How would you approach responding to an HR-related inquiry from a staff member? Can you provide an example?
6. How do you manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a busy HR environment? How do you manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a busy HR environment?
7. Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal. What was your role, and what was the outcome? Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve a goal. What was your role, and what was the outcome?
8. Can you give an example of a situation where you had to adapt to significant changes in your work environment? Can you give an example of a situation where you had to adapt to significant changes in your work environment?
9. What strategies do you use to maintain a positive mindset during challenging situations at work? What strategies do you use to maintain a positive mindset during challenging situations at work?
10. This position requires an understanding and respect for Christian values. Can you discuss your perspective on working in a faith-based organization? This position requires an understanding and respect for Christian values. Can you discuss your perspective on working in a faith-based organization?
11. In your view, what qualities make an effective HR administrator, especially in a social care setting? In your view, what qualities make an effective HR administrator, especially in a social care setting?
12. What are your professional development goals in HR? How do you see this role helping you achieve those goals? What are your professional development goals in HR? How do you see this role helping you achieve those goals?
13. How do you stay updated with HR best practices and changes in employment law? How do you stay updated with HR best practices and changes in employment law?
14. Can you tell us about your previous experience in HR administration or a similar role? Can you tell us about your previous experience in HR administration or a similar role?
15. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? Can you give an example? How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? Can you give an example?
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Role:HR Administrator - Part-TimeinEdinburgh
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHR Administrator - Part-Time with CrossReach in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nAt CrossReach we are proud to deliver social care to a huge range of people right across Scotland and it is our people that mean that we can do it with compassionate, empathy and the highest level of care. We now have an opportunity for a part time HR Administrator to join our HR Operations team to support this fantastic and dedicated workforce on a flexible working pattern. As part of this busy team, you will be responsible for ensuring that we deliver an efficient and responsive operational HR service to the organisation. You will support the full employee life cycle, from updating and maintaining our HR records to supporting managers and responding to enquiries from staff. This role offers a great opportunity to take on a HR role in a supportive environment, working closely with colleagues and managers to deliver an efficient and effective service to our people. You will ideally have some administration experience, but being organised, flexible, customer focused and methodical are just as important. We are a small team with a big remit, so you will need to be an enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and ability to be flexible and responsive to changing requirements. This is a part time role. but we offer flexibility in working hours, including flexi time and the possibility to work at home, after a training period. The working pattern can be tailored to suit your work life balance, however ideally this post would be available to work on a Friday morning. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role or have any questions, please contact Angelo Deponio on .uk. We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others. Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship. This post requires you to complete a Basic Disclosure and undertake the necessary vetting checks.. We have a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. Additional Information For Candidates Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process CV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain To view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility Statement Communication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrian” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message. Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers \"Google Chrome\" or \"Microsoft Edge\" when using Jobtrain. Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments. "}