We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic HR Administrator to join our HR team on a fixed term contract in the ongoing support of our HR Manager, Company and colleagues in the delivery of HR services.
Salary range: This role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment where a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
Job type: Full- time/Fixed Term contract – maternity cover for approximately 10 to 12 months from February 2025 (to be kept under review).
Hours of business: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (no weekends).
Work location: Chesterfield/office based/In person.
Closing date: 26th January 2025.
Job Overview
Providing support in a fast-paced environment to the HR Manager, Company and colleagues in the provision of an efficient first-class people support service delivery. Ensuring effective coordination of tasks and the day-to-day administration is accurately performed and maintained. Responsible for scheduling, correspondence and meetings; managing and responding to emails, accurate payroll reporting through our internal HR systems, HR database and diary management systems, recruitment, onboarding, payroll, sickness and benefits administration. There may also be a requirement to attend meetings throughout our Company offices from time to time to assist with Minute taking.
Role requirements:
This position would suit someone who is highly organised and keen to follow/advocate on policies and procedures to safeguard the Company and stakeholders. Candidates should be enthusiastic and conscientious with excellent communication, collaborative and writing skills, be approachable, friendly and present professionally. Candidates should be dependable, motivated and driven with excellent time management and attention to detail. Candidates should have the ability to multi-task and accurately record/report data in a timely manner and be able to provide cover when team absences are experienced by completing Terms and Conditions of Employment and work letters from template documents, with a demonstrable pro-active approach to meeting deadlines. The successful candidate should have a strong work ethic and be team player who is willing to support others with empathy whilst ensuring high levels of confidentiality.
Entry Requirement:
We welcome applications from candidates with previous demonstrable HR experience and from inexperienced applicants who have an interest in working within HR as training will be provided.
Applicants should be dependable, possess strong organisation and communication skills and have experience of working in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should also have a strong desire and commitment to providing a high level of customer service, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality and applying attention to detail. Ability to undertake difficult conversations may be required so previous supervisory experience and/or ability to demonstrate requisite experience/skills is an advantage.
Candidates should possess a strong academic background. As a minimum, 4 GCSE’s including Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent is essential.
It is essential for candidates to be proficient with Microsoft office programs including Outlook. Use of Excel is an advantage.
Following training, the successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide support to the HR Manager and stakeholders.
- Update and manage HR internal databases and systems.
- Assist/manage HR emails, documents and personnel records.
- Deal with employee sickness and holidays records.
- Assist with data collection of relevant items for monthly payrolling processes.
- Assist with all aspects of recruitment and new starter onboarding process.
- Answer queries in person, over the telephone and via email.
- Be an accurate note taker.
- Meet legal obligations and perform tasks in line with Company policies and procedures.
- Ensure continuous self-development in relation to good employment practice and key current employment legislation.
- Other HR related administration tasks.
- Maintain at all times a high level of professionalism.
- Understand the importance of, and maintain at all time a high level of confidentiality, including in accordance with any confidentiality agreement issued.
Applications:
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply in writing by emailing the Human Resources Department with CVs and a supporting statement outlining your current experience and suitability at HumanResources@bannerjones.co.uk explaining why you are interested/feel you would be suitable for this position.
We are an equal opportunities employer.