People & Communications Administrator
Location: Woking
Working pattern: Hybrid
Department: People & Communications
Contract duration: 12 months
KONE has an exciting opportunity for a People & Communications Administrator to join our Woking Office team.
This is a great opportunity for an organised, proactive and detail-focused HR professional to play an important role in supporting our employees and the wider People & Communications (P&C) team. You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely HR administration, maintaining employee data and supporting a wide range of people processes across the business.
About the role
As a People & Communications Administrator, you’ll be a key point of contact for employees and colleagues across KONE, helping to ensure our HR processes run smoothly and providing a high-quality employee experience.
You’ll work closely with the wider P&C team, HR Business Partners and our global HR support teams, handling a varied workload and managing confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
What you'll be doing
- Monitor the HR mailbox and respond to employee queries, ensuring questions are handled accurately and within agreed timescales
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR data within Workday, our global HR system
- Ensure HR processes and procedures are followed consistently and in line with KONE requirements
- Coordinate health and background checks for new hires
- Prepare leaver reports and documentation and distribute information to relevant third parties
- Review contractual change letters and ensure any errors are identified and corrected
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to People & Communications Business Partners
- Process and manage HR-related invoices
- Coordinate enhanced DBS checks
- Manage PDI applications and follow-ups
- Request and distribute hard-copy NVQ certificates to employees
- Maintain and update absence information in Workday
- Coordinate Cycle to Work approvals, including ensuring approved applications are submitted to Payroll each month
- Support the administration of Death in Service cases with care and confidentiality
- Report company car and mobile phone activity to our third-party provider
- Maintain the KONE intranet and ensure HR policies and information remain accurate and up to date
- Produce and maintain a range of weekly HR reports
- Track international and European employee visas and provide quarterly updates to HR Business Partners
- Complete quarterly data and payroll reconciliations between Workday and Payroll, working with ASK HR and HR Business Partners to resolve discrepancies
- Support other ad hoc People & Communications activities and projects as required
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in an administrative role; HR administration experience is highly desirable
- Basic knowledge of HR practices and UK employment legislation is advantageous, but not essential
- Experience using HR systems; Workday experience would be a bonus
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate data
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; intermediate Excel skills are desirable
- Experience with Mail Merge is advantageous
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
What KONE can offer you
At KONE, we believe in investing in our people and supporting them to build a career they can be proud of.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- 1 paid volunteering day
- Pension scheme
- Bonus opportunity
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Regular development reviews to support your career goals
- Hybrid working
- GymFlex membership
- Dental insurance
- Private healthcare
- Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI)
- 24/7 GP support and wellbeing services
- KONE employee discounts
- Long-service awards
- Support and development from experienced leaders within the lift and escalator industry
Join KONE
At KONE, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive, develop and make a difference. If you’re looking for a varied HR administration role where you can build your experience, work with a supportive team and contribute to the employee experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship