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Job Title: HR AdministratorRate: £15 per hour (PAYE)Contract: 3 months (Temp to Perm)Location:Abington, OxforshireWorking Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
Job Overview:We're looking for an experienced HR Administrator to join a People Operations Excellence Team within a global publishing and professional services business. This role supports the full employee lifecycle and contributes to a seamless, efficient, and people-focused experience for all staff.
It's a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for employee lifecycle queries
- Deliver timely, accurate, and professional HR support
- Process changes, parental leave, absences, flexible working, and other related admin
- Maintain HRIS records and employee files
- Generate contracts and various HR-related letters
- Support payroll preparation and reporting
- Perform background checks, right-to-work checks, and reference verifications
- Maintain and manage internal trackers
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence
- Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
- Participate in ongoing process improvements and digitization efforts
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a similar HR administration role, preferably in a large or shared services environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Experience of payroll processes is essential
- Working knowledge of employment legislation
- Experience using HRIS platforms (e.g., SAP HR or Salesforce beneficial)
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Word
- Able to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally
- Positive, problem-solving mindset and proactive approach
- Flexibility to support wider team as needed
