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My client is recruiting for an experienced HR Administrator to join their Plymouth based team on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to provide a proactive and flexible HR Administration service by providing relevant and appropriate HR admin support to the HR Team, whilst maintaining HR and Health and Safety electronic database, mailbox and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, documented policies, and employment legislation.

You will also be required to support the Head of HR and the wider team in the delivery of HR elements of organisational and cultural change activities, ensuring all relevant business units are updated. The successful candidate will need to be highly organised to ensure a timely and accurate delivery of the core HR functions as well as aid in the delivery of projects.

This role is currently WFH with one day in the office. From September onwards there will be 2-3 days in office.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining integrity of HR employee online database, ensuring clear audit trails and all records are in accordance with the Data Protection Act
  • Maintaining HR spreadsheets, filing, scanning, photocopying and emails
  • Answering telephone calls
  • Typing letters, to include offer letters, employee changes and reference requests
  • Responding to external reference requests
  • Responding to MI requests and provide numerical information as required i.e. Managers’ Reports, monthly absence Reports, recruitment fill times
  • Administrating maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and parental leave administration processes and ensure that associated payroll processes are completed

Requirements:

  • Experience in a fast-paced HR Administration role is essential 
  • A ‘can do’ outcome focused attitude and approach, resourceful and works to make things happen taking others along with them
  • A pro-active approach to work and problem solving, and the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills with a high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel packages essential
  • Knowledge of UK employment law and principles of good HR practise (desirable)
  • Ability to deliver outstanding results under pressure in an environment of frequent change
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A high level of personal integrity, who displays respect and empathy for others and is consistent, open and honest
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel packages is essential
  • The ability to demonstrate behaviours in line with organisations Visions and Values: Client Focus, Long term and Sustainable, Integrity, Efficiency, Nimble and Teamwork

Summary/Closing paragraph:

This is a great opportunity for a HR Administrator to join a prestigious organisation in Plymouth and make a real difference to the team.

Due to high volumes of applications we are unfortunately, unable to respond to everyone. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 3 working days please deem your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: Please note that we will accept applications up to the closing date, however all suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received, and the client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

If you have the skills and experience stated, please apply NOW!

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