Job Description
On behalf of our client, we are looking for an HR Administrator to cover a 9-month maternity period.
Key Duties:
* Handle data entry for starters, leavers, payroll changes, and monthly overtime, ensuring accurate and timely input to meet payroll deadlines.
* Coordinate appointments for Occupational Health referrals and Health Surveillance, including tracking and sending confirmations for multiple site locations.
* Administer and support the onboarding process for new starters, ensuring the completion of references, qualification checks, payroll forms, and induction checklist.
* Monitor employee absences, verify medical certificates, and calculate Company Sick Pay and statutory entitlements to ensure accurate pay.
* Keep employee records updates with shift rosters, holidays, and sickness absences; generate reports and manage access card distribution.
* Prepare employment letters, manage internal recruitment processes, respond to reference requests, and maintain an organised filing system.
What we are looking for in the successful candidate:
* Able to cover maternity January 2025 - 1st November 2025, with handover period.
* Proven administration experience, preferably with payroll activities.
* Qualified to A-Level standard.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel (intermediate level).
* Experience with Workday is advantageous; training can be provided.
* High degree of self-motivation, attention to detail, and organisational ability.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What our client can offer in return:
* Salary circa £28k.
* Company Sick Pay.
* Flexible Working Arrangements.
* Healthcare cash plan scheme for reimbursement for dental, optical etc.
* Westfield rewards - discounts available on major retailers e.g. Tesco, Boots, Curry's etc.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* EE Perks.
* Yes Scheme.
* Death in Service Benefit - 6x pensionable pay.