Description 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. · Experience in Life Sciences is advantageous. SkS S