HR & Payroll Administrator

Would you like to help enrich the lives of learners around the world?

At RM, we’ve been pioneers of education technology since 1973. We provide technology and resources to the education sector, supporting over 10 million students worldwide. We work with over28,000 schools, nurseries, and education trusts in 115 countries to deliver customer-centric solutions that improve education outcomes.

What we do helps learners at all stages of their lives, from preschool to higher education and professional qualification; we partner with schools, examination boards, central governments and other professional institutions to enrich the lives of learners.

RM Group operates through three businesses: Technology (Managed Services, Software and Infrastructure for Schools), Assessment (Software and Services) and TTS (Educational Resources).

Visit us here to find out more: www.rm.com

As a People Administrator, you will be an essential part of our People Operations team, ensuring smooth and efficient administration of HR processes. This role requires a proactive, confident individual who can work under pressure, challenge the status quo, and adapt to shifting priorities with ease. You’ll be at the heart of supporting our people function, from managing employee records to assisting with recruitment and helping implement HR policies.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration: Provide comprehensive administrative support for all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and drive efficiencies within HR processes, ensuring we continually adapt to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Employee Support: Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries on HR policies, benefits, and processes, providing timely and accurate information.
• Payroll Support: Assist with payroll processing by ensuring data is accurate and up-to-date, including absence management and benefits administration.
• Change Management: Be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, embracing and helping to drive changes across the HR function, ensuring smooth transitions.
• Communication: Assist with internal communication regarding HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to promote transparency and clarity across the business.
• Project Support: Provide administrative support for HR projects, ensuring timely delivery and contributing ideas to improve employee engagement and satisfaction.

Experience

• You have experience working in HR administration or a similar people-focused role.
• You thrive in a dynamic setting and are able to think on your feet and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• You have excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• You’re a natural communicator who builds relationships with ease and handles sensitive information with discretion.
• You have a proactive attitude, are comfortable juggling multiple tasks, and can maintain a positive outlook even when faced with tight deadlines.

What’s in it for you?

At RM we have My Work Blend @RM which provides office-based colleagues with multi location and hybrid working options. As well as your office base, you can spend a proportion of your time working at other locations that suit your role and your life, including home, other offices, customer sites, distribution centres or on the move. We encourage you to discuss arrangements for this role with your potential line manager during the recruitment process.

As well as a competitive salary and our core benefits package which includes private medical healthcare, life assurance and a Group Personal Pension Plan with higher contribution levels available, some roles are also eligible for a performance-related bonus. There are lots of voluntary benefits too. You could buy additional annual leave, join our dental plan, sign up for a health assessment, or take part in our cycle to work scheme. You could even earn yourself an extra bonus for successfully recommending a friend or family member for a position within RM.

To better reflect the society that we serve, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. To achieve this, we create teams of talented people from different backgrounds and experiences and strive to be a business where our people can bring their whole selves to work, we also want to make the recruitment process as inclusive as possible for everyone. Should you require additional support with your application or through the interview process, please contact us at recruitment@rm.com.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.