Junior HR Administrator

Cogentuk; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Chester is looking for a motivated Junior HR Administrator to join their friendly team. This role offers a chance to develop HR skills in a supportive environment, with responsibilities ranging from day-to-day HR queries to assisting with recruitment and employee management. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, along with a commitment to confidentiality and attention to detail.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 23 days

Buy Holiday Scheme

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Eagerness to learn and develop HR skills.
• Experience in high volume and precise administration.
• Ability to show compassion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for HR administration queries.
• Assist with recruitment activities and employee inductions.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and Right to Work regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Planning

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you eager to kickstart or elevate your career in Human Resources?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior HR Administrator to join our friendly team. This role is perfect for someone who is excited about developing their HR skills and experience in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Main Purpose of Role:

As a HR Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our HR department. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced HR professionals, gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience in various HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

• To be a point of contact for all day-to-day HR administration queries and to redirect to other members of the HR team appropriately as required
• Contribute to the success of the HR Department by providing a first-class service to all employees across the business
• To monitor and administer the company absence policy ensuring all absence is recorded and the relevant paperwork is submitted
• To ensure the upkeep of the employee personal files on HR databases, ensuring they are compliant with GDPR and Right to Work regulations
• Attending and minute taking HR meetings such as disciplinary and grievance hearings
• To assist with recruitment activities by advertising roles and support with interview preparation
• To assist with the issue of offer packs and contracts of employment to new employees, ensuring that the paperwork returned is checked for compliance, scanned and filed appropriately
• Assist in the planning & execution of employee inductions, including coordinating with various departments
• To compile correspondence for the life cycle of employees, including probation and salary reviews and leaver documentation
• Provide support for any training and development courses, booking courses, organising venues, sending confirmations to attendees and producing any supporting documents
• To comply with Company policy and best practise in security, legal and regulatory

Essential Skills

• Eagerness to learn and develop HR skills
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality
• Experience of providing a high level of customer service, ideally delivering high volume and precise administration
• Customer focused, and a team player
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Confident communicator both written and verbal
• Attention to detail - Uses initiative and is solution focussed
• Proficient and competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel, and bespoke software packages
• Demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, and able to work with minimal supervision at times
• Ability to show compassion and empathy in difficult situations
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Enhanced Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays
• Buy Holiday Scheme
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• FREE BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan
• Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years
• Employee Discounts, high street, food shopping, holidays and much more...

Additional Information:

Due to the location of the office and no local public transport routes, you must be able to drive and have access to your own vehicle.