HR Administrator

Universities Superannuation Scheme; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension scheme provider in Liverpool is seeking an HR Administrator to deliver high-quality HR and administrative support. You will manage employee lifecycle processes, payroll support, and HR queries while maintaining confidentiality. Ideal for those with strong organizational skills and a passion for HR. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for career development, alongside a supportive work culture and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Access to a high-quality pension scheme

Enhanced sickness pay and family-friendly benefits

Financial contributions towards personal development

Private healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Volunteer Days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous admin experience, ideally in HR but not essential.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection standards.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee lifecycle processes including joiners, leavers, and contractual changes.
• Support payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage HR inbox and systems, maintaining up-to-date employee records.
• Provide basic policy guidance and HR system support to employees and managers.
• Assist with HR projects and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Understanding of confidentiality

Job description

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When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

As an HR Administrator, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role provides a great opportunity to deliver high-quality HR, transactional, and administrative support to employees and managers across the Group.

You’ll be the first point of contact for people-related queries and will play a key role in delivering core HR processes across payroll, benefits, employee lifecycle, HR systems, people reporting, and learning & development.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and a passion for supporting others, looking to build experience in a collaborative HR environment.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the HR team, you will be responsible for:

• Administering employee lifecycle processes including joiners, leavers, and contractual changes
• Supporting payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Managing HR inbox and systems, maintaining up-to-date employee records
• Providing basic policy guidance and HR system support to employees and managers
• Assisting with HR projects and general administrative tasks
• Coordinating probation, absence, and parental leave processes with HRBPs
• Maintaining accurate personnel files and responding to reference requests

About you

We understand that applicants may not meet every requirement. If you're excited about working with us and have most of the skills or experience listed, we encourage you to apply.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous admin experience, ideally in HR but not essential
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection standards
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We aim to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to supporting your career development through various opportunities, recognizing each individual's unique career path with the support of an engaged management team.

At USS, we want you to thrive both in and out of work, with a friendly team, flexible culture, and excellent benefits!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme through USS
• Supportive policies including enhanced sickness pay and family-friendly benefits
• Financial contributions towards personal development and wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing services, private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Volunteer Days
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are our strength. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where everyone feels welcomed and comfortable being themselves.

Our purpose emphasizes the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of our work, guided by our core values:

• Integrity

About us

Founded in 1974, Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is the principal pension scheme for UK universities and higher education institutions. We work with around 330 employers to secure the financial futures of over 528,000 members and their families. As one of the UK's largest pension schemes, with assets around £(as of 31 March 2023), we are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us.