HR Administrator (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover)
- Annual Salary: £34,000
- Location: London
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-Term Contract
We are seeking an HR Administrator for a 12-month maternity cover, starting from October. This role is crucial for managing our clients casual workforce and supporting our HR team during a period of transition. The successful candidate will take over responsibilities from an existing team member who is stepping into an HR Advisor role temporarily.
Day-to-day of the role:
Casual Staff Administration:
- Manage the onboarding and offboarding processes for casual employees.
- Handle employee conduct and performance matters.
- Respond to employee queries and manage recruitment administration.
- Process up to 10 hires weekly during peak periods, including conducting interviews, right-to-work checks, and processing employment paperwork.
Timesheet Administration:
- Oversee the management of approximately 400 timesheets per week.
- Ensure accuracy in hours worked, sickness absences, holiday calculations, and potential overpayments.
General HR Administration:
- Monitor and manage the HR inbox, respond to vacancy enquiries, and send job descriptions.
- Process P45 requests, handle sick notes, and support general HR queries.
Payroll Liaison:
- Collaborate closely with the Payroll department on matters relating to casual employees, including processing approved timesheets for payment and handling general payroll-related queries.
Employee Relations Support:
- Provide administrative support for performance management, conduct issues, and absence management for casual staff.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years' experience as an HR Administrator.
- Proficient in using HR systems.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high volumes of employee administration.
Benefits:
Financial Benefits:
- Annual bonus and salary review.
- Enhanced company sick pay and good pension scheme.
- Life assurance scheme.
Health & Wellbeing:
- Free lunch on site, Simplyhealth cashback scheme, and contribution towards eye tests.
- Subsidised gym membership and access to onsite gym facilities.
- Weekly fitness classes including Yoga, Zumba, and Kickboxing.
Social Benefits:
- Monthly social gatherings, annual Christmas party, and monthly birthday celebrations.
Referral Scheme:
- Rewards for referring both casual and permanent employees.
Holiday Entitlement:
- 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Working Pattern:
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- 1 day per week working from home, flexible on which day.
This role offers a friendly and supportive working environment, described as relaxed and non-corporate yet hard-working. If you are looking to contribute to a close-knit team and have the necessary skills and experience, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in this position.
