We are currently seeking an HR Administrator for our client based in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire. This exciting role is offered on a full time, permanent basis and presents a superb opportunity to join a growing company and development a career with HR.

The company

Are a well-established technical manufacturing company who design & manufacture Sensors and Gas Detection equipment for a vast range of industries. They have grown steadily and consistently since they started over 30 years ago and offer a superb place to work, thrive and be part of something truly exciting. Having recently won the Queens Award for Enterprise within the innovation category, the company values are at the core of everything they do so with each recruit as they grow, they are seeking like-minded people to help build on the success which they already enjoy.

The role

An HR Administrator is required to provide professional and comprehensive administrative support to the HR Manager. We are seeking someone who is resourceful and who can think independently and be proactive to support the HR Department

Responsibilities will include:

Administer the recruitment and onboarding process, including:

* Compilation of CVs for managers, liaising with candidates and agencies to provide updates and feedback

* Scheduling interview meetings via outlook

* Sending relevant paperwork to new starters

* Undertake all necessary employment checks including right to work, qualifications and reference checks

* Ensuring internal processes are completed and arranged (such as IT new starter forms)

* Completing an induction presentation for new recruits

* Ensure the Induction process is completed and all necessary paperwork is provided to the new employee

* The probation process, ensuring Managers know when review meetings need to take place and any associated paperwork

Other duties will include:

* Exit interviews and completion of associated administration for leavers

* Making sure the HR Manager is aware of any changes that need to be made such as changes to payroll, new starts, leavers, benefit changes

* Maintain years of service documentation and tracker

* Monitoring the absence documentation, including return to work forms and doctor fit notes

* Administration regarding training processes preparing documents, ensuring training documents are completed, signed and relevant approvals are obtained

* Organising internal training requests and logging accordingly and arranging training review forms

* Assist with the appraisal cycle, obtain and record completed appraisals

* Maintain HR System to ensure all relevant admin updates are made and make sure appropriate reports are accessible. This includes inputting starters and leavers, any contractual amendments or details and the recording of annual leave and absence

* Ensure compliance with GDPR policies

* Monitor Outlook Mailboxes responding to general enquiries and escalating more complex enquiries to the HR Manager

* Providing day to day advice to employees regarding general HR related queries in line with company policy and procedures, escalating complex queries to the HR manager

* Assisting in formal meetings such as employee disciplinaries and grievances, undertaking tasks as may be required by the HR Manager

* Responding to reference requests for current or ex members of staff

* Ensure all employee files are maintained and any filing or archiving is completed in a timely manner

* Assisting the HR manager in implementing and developing new projects

* Create a monthly employee newsletter

* Creating weekly social media posts to promote the company

* Attending H&S meetings and assist with relevant communications. Logging and tracking H&S training

* Perform and other associated tasks such as general administration and diary management.

The Person

Experience within a HR Administration or similar role and some understanding of HR processes would be highly desirable

Proficient use of MS office packages as well as some familiarity with an HR Systems

Excellent Communication and organisational skills

Good interpersonal and analytical skills

The ability to build relationships at all levels across the business

Strong attention to detail

The ability to multitask, organise and prioritise work accordingly.

This role is offered on a Full-time, permanent basis and the Working hours are 37.5 hours a week: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 15:45 (with 45 min unpaid lunch). However, part time hours may be considered.

The salary is negotiable depending on experience and offers some excellent benefits. These include regular social events and get togethers, as well as some great benefits too.

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We've been in business for 12 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years' recruitment experience between us. We're friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here, we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, the employer. We act as the 'introducers', so if you are successful, you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions? Get in touch!

GDPR

Please note that all applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest of confidence. As part of our GDPR compliance, your CV and contact details will not be held by us for longer than 30 days unless written consent to do so is requested and obtained. Your CV and contact details will never be shared by us with a 3rd party unless specific consent has been obtained to do so. For more information on our privacy policies and how we comply to the GDPR then please visit our website and click on our privacy policy at the bottom of the page.

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