HR Administrator

Dalkia UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company in Birmingham seeks a HR Administrator to support HR functions and enhance the employee experience. You will manage HR records, assist with payroll, and facilitate onboarding processes. Ideal candidates should possess HR administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and be proficient in MS Office. The role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Medical health cover

Life assurance

25 days of annual leave + birthday leave

Pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Interest-free tech loans after probation

Career progression opportunities

Discretionary salary reviews

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role is essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are required.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality is necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills is needed.

Responsibilities

• Update the HR system with salary changes and relevant paperwork.
• Maintain and update employee records in compliance with data protection.
• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Assist with HR administrative tasks and onboarding.
• Process weekly timesheets and respond to HR queries.

Skills

HR administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Dalkia Engineering has a fantastic opportunity for a HR Administrator to join our talented HR Shared Services team in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our people function, helping to shape the employee experience and ensure the smooth running of HR processes across the business. Whether you’re early in your HR career or looking to build on your existing experience, you’ll find real opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation.

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role. (essential)
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a collaborative approach to supporting colleagues.

What’s on Offer

Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to recruiting, training, and developing people, who can drive innovation and help shape the future of energy. We invest in nurturing talent, offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and support continuous professional development at every level of the organisation.

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 from home
• Medical Health Cover
• Life Assurance
• 25 days of annual leave, plus 1 additional day for your birthday
• Pension Scheme
• Family Friendly policies (Enhanced maternity & paternity)
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• My Perks (after probation) interest free tech loans
• Real career progression opportunities.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews
• Option to join our Everyone Network (D&I)

What you’ll be doing

• Update the HR system with salary changes, promotions, leavers, joiners and issues relevant paperwork.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases in line with data protection requirements.
• Support payroll and benefits administration. Complete payroll sheets.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as directed to support departmental goals.
• Assist with HR administrative tasks such as onboarding, maintaining personnel files, and managing the HR inbox ensuring timely responses.
• Update and maintain training and development databases and electronic files, including systems such as Kallidus.
• Produce and distribute course joining instructions and evaluation forms for internal and external delegates.
• Monitor and report on attendance and dropout figures.
• Conduct pre-employment Right to Work in the UK checks via Experian.
• Arrange hotel, venue and car bookings as required.
• Process weekly timesheets and respond to HR and related queries promptly.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Dalkia, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to driving innovation and achieving a sustainable energy future. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive regardless of background, identity, or lived experience. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we’re building a culture that reflects the communities we serve and supports the transition to a net-zero world.

About us

Dalkia is a leading technical and energy services company in the UK. We are committed to building quality relationships to drive long term value for our clients. Backed by EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we leverage the strength of our Group, without losing the personability of a smaller business. We’re a people-first culture.

Our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our people. We prioritise safety in everything we do, taking a proactive approach that ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we interact with.