HR Administrator
* Location: Ipswich
* Job Type: Full-time (1 day working from home)
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
* Salary from £28,000
The HR administrator is a newly created role to the business due to an increase in workload and growth within the business. No CIPD level is required so is a fantastic opportunity to start a role within HR.  
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage HR system operations, including job requisitions, offer approvals, and employee changes.
* Oversee the entire lifecycle of employees and contingent workers, from onboarding to exit.
* Prepare and maintain contracts, new starter packs, and electronic employee files with high accuracy.
* Issue documentation for various stages of the employee lifecycle, including probation, salary adjustments, and role changes.
* Conduct thorough pre-employment background checks and ensure compliance with right-to-work documentation.
* Support HR Business Partners with employee relations matters as needed.
* Handle maternity/paternity and other family-friendly processes, ensuring smooth coordination with payroll.
* Respond to employee queries via team mailboxes, escalating when necessary.
* Assist with monthly payroll preparation, ensuring all changes are accurately processed.
* Facilitate new starter onboarding, inductions, and welcome meetings.
* Manage reference requests and issue employment references as needed.
* Maintain and update employee details in the HR system, ensuring data accuracy.
* Produce reports and assist with recruitment administration as required.
* Perform additional duties to meet business needs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven drive and self-motivation with a commitment to delivering excellence.
* Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish rapport quickly.
* Collaborative nature, able to work effectively with diverse teams.
* Resilient, adaptable, and able to persist through challenges.
* Analytical problem-solving skills with a curious and open-minded approach.
* High level of professional integrity aligned with company values.
* Excellent administrative skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Organised, capable of multitasking and prioritising effectively.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Adaptable, flexible, and committed to task completion.
* Positive attitude, personable, and maintains confidentiality.
* Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Hybrid working model with the flexibility to work from home one day a week.
* Opportunity to be part of a leading organisation in their field.
* Engaging work environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Your birthday off work
* And much more
To apply for this HR Administrator role, please forward your CV and a cover letter that outlines your relevant experience and your motivation for applying for this position.