Are you a passionate HR professional who is keen to utilise their skills in a forward-thinking organisation who is offering plenty of growth opportunities, within a friendly and family feel business.

 James Andrews are proud to be partnering with a leading UK private sector employer who are now looking to appoint an HR Administrator on a permanent basis. This will be a full-time position based in Leicestershire, alongside a competitive salary from £27,000 - £29,000 per annum dependent on experience, skills and knowledge.

 The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in HR and recruitment administration, who has excellent communication skills, is self-motivated and a strong team player.

 Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Undertaking administration of all employee-related paperwork, such as but not limited to employee contracts, new starter packs, absence and holiday system support, contractual change, and the leaver process

• Administration of all employee benefits and associated schemes

• Liaising and being the lead contact with payroll throughout the payroll process to ensure adjustments are implemented accurately and on time

• Providing first-line advice and guidance on policies, procedures and practices and benefits such as holiday, cycle to work scheme, absence etc.

• Advising and supporting managers on 1st line contractual and procedural aspects of HR, and general HR enquiries by email, in person and by phone

• Supporting interviews and assessment centres, Deliver HR onboarding and inductions when required

• Processing maternity, paternity and parental and other leave requests and letters, supporting line managers with advice

• Absence procedure processing of key documentation and monitoring/reporting of levels, contractual entitlements and process, including return to work meetings, doctor's notes and escalating as appropriate to the wider HR team

• Providing support where necessary to the wider HR Team in aspects of case work such as note taking etc.

• Monitoring probationary periods including the generation of end of review paperwork, and escalating to the wider HR team as required

• Managing exit interview process and feedback to Head of HR on trends

 Experience required:

• 1-2 years' experience of administration working within a specific HR setting

• Demonstrate extensive experience in all aspects of HR administration

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrate strong organisational and efficiency

• Experience of HR systems beneficial

 Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Able to understand contracts, new starters & leavers processes

• A CIPD qualification or studying for the qualification (desirable)

• Good IT skills and competence in this area

 Rewards and Benefits:

• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Option to buy additional holidays

• Company pension scheme with increased contribution options

 Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Reduced hours will be considered across Monday to Friday (i.e. PT or term time hours)

 Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

 James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

 At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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