Operations Administrator

Veolia; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Operations Administrator, where you'll manage payroll, support procurement, and enhance team welfare initiatives. With a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement, you'll play a vital role in a diverse and inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for mental and physical health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in payroll, procurement, and invoicing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive and diligent worker with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the weekly payroll process and data entry.
• Raise requisitions/Purchase Orders and manage queries.
• Prepare monthly invoices and provide project support.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive approach

Tools

Google Suite

Workday

ELEMOS

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.1

Hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: Padworth Lane

Lower Padworth

Reading

Berkshire

RG7 4JF



When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.



As an Operations Administrator you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.



What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Free physiotherapy service
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  

What you'll be doing;

• Manage the weekly payroll process including accurate data entry, leave and absence administration.
  
• Raise requisitions/Purchase Orders and manage emerging procurement queries.
  
• Prepare monthly invoices.
  
• Responsible for Depot and HWRC administration.
  
• Provide ad hoc project support to managers and supervisors.
  
• Provide professional front of the house coverage (phone, reception, monitoring of the general email address, supplies, deliveries).
  
• Support the Depot welfare initiatives, including themed events, communications to the workforce and other stakeholders, local Newsletter.
  
• Coordinate bookings of the work spaces and required services, support for local meetings.
  
• Note taking as and when required.
  

What we're looking for;

• Previous administration experience gained, payroll, procurement and invoicing experience is essential.
  
• Excellent communication both written and verbal.
  
• Able to follow detailed processes to ensure accuracy of information.
  
• Previous experience gained using Google Suite, Workday, ELEMOS is an advantage.
  
• Proactive and diligent worker with a strong work ethics and excellent time management skills.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





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What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.