Senior HR Administrator

Senior HR Administrator - Based Ballymena – Permanent Opportunity 

• Are you a Senior HR Administrator who is ready for the next step in your career?
• Are you ambitious and would relish career development that will allow you to progress to HR Officer level?   

If so, I am delighted to partner with a long established, and busy company based in Ballymena who are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Administrator to join their busy HR Team on a Full Time Permanent basis.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the Senior HR Administrator will be responsible for a wide range of HR activities in line with the department's KPIs and the company’s World Class vision. This role involves supporting the HR Manager in various HR matters, including the implementation of policies and procedures, employee relations, end-to-end recruitment processes, and key projects.

Working closely with the HR Manager you will:

• Review, update, communicate, and implement company policies in line with legislative changes, audit requirements, and business needs
• Keep up to date with employment law changes by attending seminars, reading legislation updates, and liaising with external agencies
• Maintain employee records using PAMS, ensuring all records are up to date, including contracts and job descriptions
• Perform payroll duties, including collecting employee data
• Manage a wide range of staffing requirements, including recruitment and selection processes and liaising with recruitment agencies
• Provide support and guidance to managers on employee relations and company policies and procedures, including attendance management, performance, disciplinary, grievance, health & wellbeing, and employee engagement
• Collate information for and prepare the annual equality commission report and Article 55 Report
• Provide support in relation to health & safety matters, including coordinating the company’s health surveillance
• Maintain the company’s Investors in People Platinum accreditation
• General HR administration and support in relation to payroll functions
• Support the HR Manager as required

Essential Criteria:

• 2-3 years HR Admin experience, ideally within manufacturing/construction
• 3rd level qualification/equivalent in relevant discipline (e.g., HRM, Business Studies)
• Knowledge and understanding of HR best practices and up-to-date employment law.
• Proven track record in conducting end-to-end recruitment processes
• Employee relations experience /Note taking within a discipline, grievance and performance management scenario
• Driven & strong work ethic and able to take direction
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Excellent IT skills
• Experience in payroll and collecting employee data

Desirable Criteria:

• CIPD qualification or working towards
• Knowledge or experience of health & safety best practices
• Experience of shift working procedures
• Experience in PAMS HR Software or similar

Excellent Company Benefits:

• 30 days holidays.
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• AXA Insurance Discount
• Life Insurance Policy

Hours of Work:

• Full time, In person role: Monday – Friday