Senior HR Administrator

Kier Group plc.; Rushden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and services company in the UK is seeking a Senior HR Administrator to support the HR Shared Services team. You'll coordinate tasks, manage complex queries, and assist in performance monitoring. The ideal candidate has experience in high-volume HR administration and is proficient in Oracle HR and Microsoft Office. This role emphasizes diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume HR administration, ideally in a Shared Service Centre.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office and HR systems (Oracle HR desirable).
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks ensuring timely completion.
• Act as an escalation point for complex queries.
• Support the Team Manager with root cause analysis and enhancements.

Skills

High-volume HR administration experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Oracle HR

Job description

As a Senior HR Administrator, you'll be working within the HR Shared Services team, supporting them in delivering a high-quality employee lifecycle service. Your day to day will include:

• Coordinating daily tasks and ensuring work is completed within deadlines
• Acting as an escalation point for complex queries and mentoring team members
• Supporting the Team Manager with root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and producing reports to drive service enhancements
• Providing accurate HR/pay-related administration using Oracle HR and other systems
• You have experience in high-volume HR administration, ideally in a Shared Service Centre
• You're confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems (Oracle HR desirable)
• You're organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• You're a strong communicator with a customer-focused approach
• You're enthusiastic about creating a positive team culture and supporting others
• Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
• As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.