Human Resources Administrator

We are seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join our Human Resources team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an efficient and proactive administrator, who ideally has an interest in HR, to act as a first point of contact for all employee administration enquiries. The role will suit anyone who has strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across a growing team and manage competing workloads.

Our HR team of 13 is predominantly based in Peterborough, where this role will sit, with some based in Winchester and London. As a people focussed team, we work to support our five main divisions (Commercial, Infrastructure, Planning & Development, Residential and Rural) to attract, recruit and retain the best people who deliver high performance and support them to achieve their full potential. This role will play a crucial part in us achieving these goals. Our Peterborough office, located at the Allia Business Centre, is a vibrant and open planned setting. The HR Administrator will be a hybrid role, being based in the office Wednesday to Friday. We offer flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances and are open to flexible working arrangements. We are a friendly team, looking to find someone with enthusiasm and ambition to help us continue to grow.

Main tasks:

• Accurate and timely preparation and processing of documentation for all new starter paperwork including the preparation of offer letters and contracts.
• Managing the leaver process including correspondence, system updates and payroll notifications.
• Accurate and timely preparation and processing of documentation for existing employee change requests including system updates and payroll notifications.
• Tracking and managing with the Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Manager fixed term contracts to ensure they are extended or ended as the business requires. Input of any absences for the business.
• Processing of the Firm’s benefits for eye care vouchers – ensuring an equal responsibility between staff and HR for resolving issues as appropriate.
• Efficient handling queries on HR administrative issues, consulting as appropriate with the Human Resources Manager and maintaining a high level of service and accurate records of events and outcomes.
• Assistance on other HR activities including organisation of training, projects, recruitment processes, salary reviews and appraisals as agreed. Support the HR and recruitment tracking systems and assist users with any problems they should have.

This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

What will it take to be successful?

You will have ideally gained experience in an administration role, with an understanding of managing high volume tasks and being able to effectively prioritise workloads. You will be a strong communicator, with the ability to update the team regularly on tasks and liaise with different stakeholders across the firm. You will have excellent organisation skills and be able to track the progress of your work well. It is key that the successful candidate is a team player and able to support the wider HR team when required.