Role Title: HR Administrator Location: Colchester Reporting to: HR Manager Salary: £22,400 - £25,000 dependent on experience Who are Spicerhaart? Spicerhaart is the UK’s largest independent property group, boasting a diverse portfolio of client-facing and internal brands across multiple divisions. We are committed to meaningful evolution, ensuring our brands resonate deeply with our target audiences and reflect our core values and unique selling propositions (USPs). The Role We have an exciting opportunity available for someone wanting to progress their career in the HR profession. The HR Administrator provides a first class HR Administration service to our stakeholders; by undertaking a wide range of administration activities across the full employee lifecycle. Your primary focuses will be exceptional attention to detail when data inputting and working with the Administration Manager you will continuously review processes and contractual letters to ensure compliance with legislation. Due to the nature of the role a high level of confidentiality is required at all times. Responsibilities You main responsibilities will be: Produce and issue employment contracts and offer letters for new starters, and upload to HR system Maintain & monitor records of staff absence due to sickness, holidays, maternity etc and administer any pay adjustments as required Administer amendments to staff records and produce contractual letters e.g. pay awards, transfers and promotions Monitor and administer maternity/paternity requests Administer leavers and deal with any pertinent issues e.g. training debts, holiday entitlement Respond to reference requests as required Raise any administration inconsistencies or areas of concern with the HR Administration Manager Process probationary and career reports, inputting outcome onto the HR system Proactively and continuously review process and make recommendations to improve efficiency Maintain HR Data and documentation to a high standard Productions of basic HR reports and be competent in using The HR Database and associated systems Review changes to terms and conditions letters and make recommendations for change To have a detailed knowledge of HR policies and understand the legalities around these policies Liaise with staff at various levels, both internal and external and provide guidance on day to day administration issues and basic policy queries Answer telephone enquiries and follow up as necessary Qualifications and Experience As the business needs to make decisions based on the data input into the system, it is essential the HR Administration team has a strong focus on accuracy and quality of data. At least 1 year administration experience or qualified to CIPD level 3 certificate To have a broad understanding of the legal consequences related to contractual documents Excellent IT skills Attention to detail Accurate data inputting skills Ability to prioritise and work towards tight deadlines A team player Equal Opportunities: At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people - and what's more - we love the differences that make each person who they are and we support you and encourage those differences to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know