HR Administrator - London, £32,000
A globally recognised leader in fine art logistics, are looking for a committed, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic HR professional looking to take the next step in their career and support the HR department at their head office in West London. With operations spanning across the USA and Europe this is a great opportunity to join a growing and diverse company that is committed to developing their employees and a fantastic opportunity to gain broad HR experience within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position offering 1 day a week from home during probation.
Key Responsibilities
As an HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the HR Manager with the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This generalist role provides exposure to all facets of HR, including:
- Supporting and assisting in the onboarding and offboarding processes.
- Preparing and issuing employment contracts and new starter documentation; conducting pre-employment checks.
- Maintaining up-to-date HRIS (Sage), organisation charts, and employee records.
- Processing and handling HR invoices in coordination with the Finance team.
- Working with the HR Manager and line managers to prepare tailored job descriptions that align with company objectives, culture, and values.
- Assisting the HR Manager with the development of HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Reviewing exit interviews, reporting on findings, and collaborating with the HR Manager to enhance retention strategies.
- Administering employee benefits packages.
- Managing absence records, including processing return to work documents and analysing absence triggers and trends.
- Supporting and assisting with investigations, disciplinaries, probationary reviews, and absence meetings.
- Assisting with HR-related projects.
Skills:
- Ideally you will have previous experience in an HR role, however applications from candidates with strong experience within an administrative role are also welcomed.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Acrobat Pro, SharePoint, and HRIS Systems (full training provided).
- Attention to detail and high accuracy.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable HR experience in a busy, hands-on HR department. If you are looking to grow your career in HR and work with a passionate team, we would love to hear from you!