The posting
HR Administrator (Grade D)
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: Barnet Council Service: Strategy & Innovation / Human Resources Reference: OR120826 Contract: Temporary Grade: D Hours: 36 per week Start: 9 November 2026 End: 7 February 2027 Duration: 13 weeks Vacancies: 1 PAYE Rate: £128.18 per day
Working Pattern and Location
Attend Colindale and the Depot office 2–3 days a week. Other arrangements to be agreed. Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW; attendance at Depot office also required.
Job Overview
Barnet Council is seeking an HR Administrator to deliver timely and accurate transactional support to recruitment, HR administration and payroll functions. You will handle HR queries, facilitate pre-employment checks, manage DBS renewal processes, monitor ongoing employment requirements and support workforce safeguards.
Important – Please Read Carefully
Current experience conducting pre-employment checks and managing DBS renewal processes is mandatory. Candidates must be able to attend Colindale and the Depot office 2–3 days weekly.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate pre-employment checks for recruitment and onboarding.
- Manage and track DBS renewals and related compliance processes.
- Process HR recruitment, administration and payroll-related transactions accurately.
- Respond to managers' and employees' HR queries professionally.
- Monitor ongoing employment requirements and workforce safeguards.
- Work with Resource Officers, Payroll, HR Business Partners and Council departments.
- Maintain accurate, secure and confidential HR records.
- Help ensure timely HR service delivery and escalate issues appropriately.
Essential Experience and Skills
- Recent hands-on experience conducting pre-employment checks.
- Recent hands-on experience managing DBS renewal processes.
- HR or recruitment administration experience.
- Experience processing accurate HR transactions and responding to staff queries.
- Confidential record handling, organisation and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate with payroll, resourcing and HR teams.
- Ability to attend both Colindale and Depot office locations.
Desirable
- Local authority or public sector HR experience.
- Payroll-related administration experience.
- Experience with HR information systems and compliance tracking.
Additional Information
Submission Deadline: 2 November 2026 Interview: 3 November 2026, online; candidates requested to be available Tuesday afternoon. Maximum CVs per Agency: 3. Submission documents: Right to work in the UK, Confidentiality Agreement, Criminal Convictions Declaration, Barnet Council Emergency Contact details and three years references/work history. Contract / Key Information Document on offer acceptance.
Disclaimer
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Job Reference: OR120826
Strict Screening Questions
- Do you currently conduct pre-employment checks as part of your HR or recruitment duties?
- Have you managed DBS renewals recently?
- Do you have HR or recruitment administration experience?
- Have you processed HR or payroll-related transactions?
- Can you manage confidential HR records and respond to employee queries?
- Can you attend the Colindale and Depot offices 2–3 days weekly?
- Are you available from 9 November and for an online interview on 3 November?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Skills
HR Administration, Pre-Employment Checks, DBS Renewals, Recruitment Administration, Payroll Support, HR Transactions, Compliance, Onboarding, HR Queries, Confidential Records



