HR Administrator

Balfour Beatty; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Newcastle is seeking an HR Administrator to join the HR Shared Services team, supporting 12,000 UK employees across onboarding, lifecycle changes and leaver processing. You will handle queries, maintain HR data and collaborate with payroll, ensuring accurate payments.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, offering smart working options where possible, and contribute to continuous improvement within HR services.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and onboarding processes.
• Able to handle high volumes of requests and maintain data accuracy.
• Strong customer service mindset with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding for new hires and manage recruitment-related administration.
• Handle employee lifecycle changes, terms & conditions, and leaver processes.
• Maintain accurate HR data in Oracle R12 and liaise with payroll for timely payments.
• Respond to employee queries via phone or live chat and act as the point of contact.
• Support projects and process improvements within HR Shared Services.

Skills

HR Administration

Onboarding

Data entry

Customer service

Education

HR-related academic background

Tools

Oracle R12

Job description

About the role

Are you a detail-oriented and highly organised individual with a passion for all things HR? Balfour Beatty, the UK's largest infrastructure group, is seeking a talented HR Administrator to join our HR Shared Services team in Newcastle (Quorum Business Park, Longbenton). In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing all people related administration, from recruitment, to employee lifecycle changes, through to leaver administration, supporting our 12,000 direct employees in the UK. Our HR Shared Services team are responsible for the handling of 140,000 requests and queries each year, so you will be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our HR function.

What you'll be doing

As a member of our Core Service Delivery team, you will work closely with our Business Units to ensure that we fully understand their unique needs and context. You will be joining a team of around 40 professionals who are dedicated to delivering first-class HR services. Specifically, you will be responsible for providing people-related administration for our 12,000+ directly employed employees based in the UK You will be responsible for m anaging the onboarding process for new employees, from issuing offers to making arrangements for a seamless onboarding experience.

• Providing top-notch support to existing employees
• Handling their requests related to Terms & Conditions, employment details and any other changes that may occur during their employment with Balfour Beatty
• Being a knowledgeable and approachable point of contact for employees who have questions, whether by phone or live chat
• Managing administrative tasks related to employees leaving the business
• Maintaining accurate data in our HR systems, specifically Oracle R12
• Collaborating closely with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and quality of our HR services

Who we're looking for

If you enjoy in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering exceptional service to support our thriving business, we want to hear from you. At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to cultivating a team that brings a diverse range of knowledge and experience to the table, as we believe this is what sets us apart and enables us to deliver exceptional results for our business. If any of the below statements resonate with you, we are interested in hearing from you - and we will support you in your development to be a thriving member of our team.

• You are passionate about HR and eager to contribute to our team's efforts in supporting our UK employee base
• You have previous HR experience and you're excited to continue developing your skills in a fast-paced, thriving infrastructure business
• You have experience in complex, fast-paced administration and you're interested in transitioning into HR
• You have a HR-related academic background and a willingness to learn on the job, even if you don't have much work experience yet

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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