ARGENTO ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER We are currently seeking an experienced administrator to work in our HR Department in Head Office. Belfast based multi-channel retailer Argento was founded in 1997 and has now grown to 25 stores throughout the UK and Ireland. Argentos excellent reputation for excellent customer service and quality has enabled them to secure top designer brands such as Pandora, Nomination, Swarovski and more As well as being known as the number one destination for branded jewellery Argento have a number of own branded ranges designed in house. These include Karma and August Wood; these brands are fresh, fun and exclusive to the Argento customer. Further information: Job Title: HR and Office Administrator Location: Head Office, Belfast Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Contract Salary: £22,000 per annum Job Summary Working closely with the HR team, this is a generalist administrative role for a 12-month duration offering immediate start. The successful candidate will have the ability to support the HR team, Managing Director and Department Heads on a variety of topics and take ownership of a wide range of administrative responsibilities from recruitment processes and booking company travel. Key Accountabilities Oversee the whole recruitment process, create recruitment packs, create and maintain adverts, provide support with shortlisting and scheduling interviews. Prepare and send appropriate correspondence to applicants and managers and keep recruitment records up to date Maintain all admin related matters post recruitment Manage and proactively organise the return of all recruitment related paperwork Send letter of offer, employee contracts and ensuring they are signed, returned and saved to personnel files. Updating personnel records and ensuring HR records are maintained absenteeism/ lateness General administration duties to include, filing, photocopying, scanning, taking phone calls, issuing letters, maintaining records Ordering of company suppliers, i.e. stationery, replenishing tea/coffee orders etc Booking company travel travel covers work meetings/ events from corporate buying trips to Hong Kong to quarterly reviews in stores based in the UK. Assisting Managing Director with secretarial duties. Essential Criteria 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English grade C and educated to A Level standard or equivalent Preferable 1 years experience of providing HR or recruitment related administrative support Knowledge of HR best practice policies and procedures Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a confident, professional telephone manner Strong understanding and commitment to confidentiality and integrity Ability to prioritise work load and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication, time management and interpersonal skills Excellent IT skills to include all aspects of Microsoft Office Motivated, pro-active, enthusiastic and friendly disposition Well presented, assertive, approachable and flexible attitude to work Desirable Criteria Degree in Human Resources Management or other business-related discipline A CIPD Level 3 or working towards it Job benefits and perks: ARGENTO's mission is to encourage a high-performing culture so that we can be the most loved brand to work for. We value and respect all our employees and to thank them for all their hard work, dedication and passion we offer a generous benefits package, to highlight only a few: Annual Leave & Family Friendly Policies Auto-enrolment pension scheme Tax free Childcare Schemes Generous staff discount Opportunity to progress to other roles If you fit all the above criteria and have strong experience in a similar position and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria. Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 5pm