HR Administrator

Datalec UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is seeking an HR Administrator to join our team in Hertfordshire. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to payroll, employee records management, and compliance within a data centre environment.

You will process payroll for all employees, maintain contracts and attendance data, support onboarding and offboarding, assist with benefits, and generate HR reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and payroll administration, preferably in a data centre or technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and employment legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll for all employees with accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update employee records, contracts, personal details, and attendance.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates.
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to payroll/HR policy queries.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Generate HR reports and assist with audits as required.
• Coordinate with finance and external payroll providers as necessary.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as directed by the HR Manager.
• Represent the business, upholding core values with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire, UK

Job Purpose

Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) is a leading provider of data centre design, supply, build, and managed services. We are committed to delivering seamless and integrated solutions for data centre operators worldwide. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of service and excellence in every project we undertake.

We are seeking an HR Administrator to join our team. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the HR department, focusing on payroll processing, employee records management, and compliance. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll operations and supports HR functions within the data centre environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Process and administer payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Maintain and update employee records, including contracts, personal details, and attendance.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation and system updates.
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee queries regarding payroll and HR policies.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Generate HR reports and assist with audits as required.
• Coordinate with finance and external payroll providers as necessary.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as directed by the HR Manager.
• Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties.
• Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company and group policies and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in HR and payroll administration, preferably in a data centre or technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and employment legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Organisational skills; Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

About Datalec Precision Installations (DPI)

Datalec Precision Installations provides world‑class, global data centre solutions, specialising in connectivity, bespoke manufacturing, construction, and installation services. Supported by unmatched technical expertise, we offer consultancy, technical and critical cleaning, electronic security, and managed services to address every data centre need.