Job Description
Reporting into the HR Manager, this role is integral to the UK people function in providing a first class, business focused HR solution, in all aspects of the employee lifecycle. This role provides essential administrative support and guidance on all people related matters and supports the wider HR team in delivering impactful projects and inititves to support the business.
This role is predominately office based from our site in Fordham, Cambridgeshire but with flexibility to work from home regularly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to broaden or apply existing knowledge and experience as an HR generalist within a fast paced, solutions-focused team.
Responsibilities
* Overall responsibility of administrative processes across the full employee life cycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes, drafting of HR documentation, employee data management and benefits and payroll coordination.
* Be a first point of contact to answer HR and payroll related queries, managing the main HR inbox and triaging accordingly.
* Manage employee data and update HR systems to maintain the highest levels of data integrity.
* Support the coordination of monthly payroll and benefits administration and support wider benefit engagement and communication initiatives.
* Responsible for the onboarding process including new starter set up, coordinating first day plans and inductions, and managing probation periods.
* Involvement in employee relation casework such as sickness absence, probations, conduct and performance, supported by the HR Advisor and HR Manager as appropriate.
* Continuously review current ways of working to identify process improvement that enhance employee experience and team effectiveness.
* Opportunity to contribute towards and/or lead on wider HR projects and initiatives.
Skills, Education & Qualifications
* An understanding of HR processes and application of best practice under UK employment law.
* Strong administration skills.
* Excellent MS Office skills, including excel, word, PowerPoint.
* Ability to build and develop strong working relationships.
* Experience working with HRMS, preferably Oracle
* Ability to be highly flexible and work to meet the needs of the business.
* Solutions orientated mind-set with the ability to solve problems.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* Understands the need for confidentiality and integrity.
* Problem solver, using systems and expertise on behalf of the business and/or employees.
* Proactive, resilient can-do attitude.
* Prior working experience in an HR function or administrative role
* A Level 3-5 CIPD qualification (or working towards) is preferable, or equivalent education or experience will be considered.
* Experience in Life Sciences is advantageous but not essential.