HR Administrator - Northampton

Forterra PLC; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their dynamic team in Northampton. This office-based role involves providing essential administrative support, maintaining employee records, and managing the entire employee lifecycle. You will play a crucial role in ensuring HR practices align with company policies while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With opportunities for personal development and progression, this is an excellent chance to contribute to a company committed to safety and excellence in the construction sector.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Gym benefit

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Sharesave Scheme eligibility

Financial Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel.
• Experience in handling HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records using HRIS.
• Administer the employee lifecycle from recruitment to pay reviews.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

HR policies understanding

HR Information System experience

Education

Experience in a similar HR role

Tools

HRIS – Dayforce

Job description

Northampton NN4 5EA, UK Req #540

08 May 2025

We are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented and pro-active HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team at our Northampton office.

The HR Administrator is accountable to provide administrative support and assistance to employees, managers and the HR function.

Office based role Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Salary - Circa. £29,000

Duties

• Maintain and update accurate employee records via our Human Resources Information System (HRIS – Dayforce) and other databases.
• Administer the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, contracts of employment, induction, probationary periods, pay reviews, bonuses, and much more.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all HR & L&D related queries; with focus on supporting line managers.
• Support the scheduling of training courses to include organising dates/times and venues.
• Positively facilitate responses and have a ‘contact resolution’ approach to HR matters involving HR stakeholders where required.
• Ensure HR practices are in line with company policies, record retention, right to works checks and GDPR compliance.
• Support and liaise with HR Business Partners & L&D where necessary.
• Ad-hoc HR & L&D Projects and or other ad hoc duties.
• Support the HR & L&D teams with various administrative tasks including preparing reports etc.
• Perform any other duties as required, in line with the overall job purpose and the needs of the business.
  
  

Person Specification

• Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confident & outgoing personality
• Excellent proficiency of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and MS teams with a high level of general IT competence.
• Experience in a similar role within HR
• Understanding of HR policies, procedures and best practice
• Attention to detail
• Experience in the use of a HR Information System
  
  

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank)
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Sharesave Scheme eligibility
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression
• Company Annual Bonus Scheme
  
  

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.

Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
  
  

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