People Administrator (maternity cover)

Kreston Reeves; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreston Reeves is seeking a People Administrator (maternity cover) in Horsham to join the People Operations Team. You will manage HR administration, maintain records in the HR system, and process onboarding, leavers, and contract changes with attention to accuracy.

The role includes handling the HR inbox, supporting reports and analytics, taking meeting minutes, and assisting in various HR projects, with occasional travel. A supportive, collaborative team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competent user of systems – experience with Cascade or Sage is desirable.
• Good level of knowledge in Excel and Word.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A team player with a can do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver generalist HR operations work, including onboarding, offboarding, HR system management, and contract and letter production.
• Manage the HR inbox and act as the first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Maintain and update personnel information within the company’s HR systems, ensuring data handling aligns with GDPR.
• Take minutes at internal meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports and analytics to support decision making and strategic planning.
• Completing employment and tenancy references.
• Completing regular absence reconciliations between our internal systems.
• Processing monthly financial rewards on the company's Reward & Recognition system.
• Assisting the wider HR team with key cyclical and ad-hoc projects.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Work under pressure

Tools

Cascade

Sage

Excel

Word

Job description

People Administrator (maternity cover)

Department: Central Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Horsham

Description

This role sits within the People Operations Team and you will act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries and will be responsible for HR administration. Your main duties will include maintaining accurate records in our HR system, managing the administration of all HR processes (including new joiners, leavers and contract changes) and managing HR documents. Our ideal candidate will have experience or interest working within an HR team and be able to juggle various administrative tasks in a timely manner.

About the role

• Deliver generalist HR operations work, including onboarding, offboarding, HR system management, and contract and letter production.
• Manage the HR inbox and acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Maintain and update personnel information within the company’s HR systems, ensuring data handling aligns with GDPR
• Take minutes at internal meetings
• Assist in the preparation of HR reports and analytics to support decision making and strategic planning
• Completing employment and tenancy references
• Completing regular absence reconciliations between our internal systems
• Processing monthly financial rewards on the company's Reward & Recognition system
• Assisting the wider HR team with key cyclical and ad-hoc projects
• Occasional travel may be required

What we're looking for

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Competent user of systems – experience with Cascade or Sage is desirable
• Good level of knowledge in Excel and Word
• Ability to work under pressure
• A team player with a can do attitude

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 20.5days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing [e-mail]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.