HR Administrator

• Location: Central Swindon (Hybrid working)
• Salary: £12.67 per hour
• Job Type: Contract (Immediate start until September 2024, with potential for extension)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible

We are seeking a HR Administrator for our client to provide essential support within the HR team. This role offers an immediate start and is contracted until September 2024, with the possibility of an extension. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks ranging from payroll administration to HR support, ensuring smooth operations within the department.

• Monitor the HR Team and payroll group inboxes, responding to queries including basic policy advice, employee leave, reference requests, and DSE support.
• Triage queries and direct contact within the HR team, escalating to HR Advisors, HR Business Partners, and senior team members as needed.
• Support the administration of the starter processes, including onboarding actions in the HR & Finance system (Workday) and communication with relevant parties.
• Assist with headcount approval and recruitment activities.
• Provide general administrative assistance, including managing records, filing, scanning, archiving, document production, and scheduling.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects as directed by HR Business Partner / HR Advisor.

• Proven ability to work within a process-led environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience handling high volumes of email and telephone communication effectively.
• Demonstrable experience providing administrative support in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with diary coordination, preferably via MS Outlook.
• Experience working in a confidential environment.
• (Desirable) Experience within a HR environment and/or with HR systems.
• (Desirable) Familiarity with HR processes including starter/leaver processes.
• Exceptional administration and self-organisation skills.
• Active listening skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Competency in IT applications, including MS Office and Outlook.

To apply for the HR Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.