HR Administrator

Job Introduction

Through their amazing work, our healthcare team understand the value of the home. At Saga we want our healthcare team to feel at home and that is why our careers offer them the opportunity to grow and develop in a nurturing environment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR administrator to join our Group HR team in Redhill, Surrey..

You will be working within a busy HR team to provide support with all people related processes.  You’ll be liaising with employees and line managers in a professional manor to a very high standard.

You'll bring excellent communication skills, verbally and written, with a good knowledge and understanding of HR processes.

If this sounds like a role for you then keep reading……

Role Responsibility

• Support the HR Business Partner / HR Coordinator with the day-to-day running of a HR function.
• Provide some first level policy and process advice to line managers with all employee relations issues escalating more complex cases to the HR Business Partner.
• Support the HRBP in coordinating and communicating recruitment needs to the Recruitment team and keep line managers up to date with progress.
• Support the on-boarding of new employees into the business.

Support the HR Administration by completing the following tasks as and when required:

• Issuing probationary letters and contractual change letters for all staff.
• Ensure new starter and leaver administration is complete and exit interviews are conducted where appropriate.
• Complete written reference requests on behalf of ex-employees or internal employees.
• Maintaining spreadsheets on key HR data and ensure the HR system is up to date.
• Effective and efficient filing system to auditable standards.
• Assisting the wider HR department with administration tasks and general record keeping.
• Support the HR team and play a proactive part in the people agenda and HR deliverables.
• Carry out Project work as and when required.
• Other duties as and when required to support the general office team.

The Ideal Candidate

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience in a HR administration role is essential
• Basic understanding of current employment law and HR best practice
• Fully computer literate in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Education and Qualifications:

• GSCEs and A-levels or equivalent experience

Personal Characteristics:

• Enthusiastic and proactive HR Professional with a genuine interest in developing HR processes in support of business objectives
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
• Capable of handling difficult situations calmly but firmly
• Ability to be resilient and objective during ambiguity
• Candidate must be enthusiastic, adaptable, and used to working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisation, administration and communication skills and the ability to use your initiative and prioritise workloads
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and use your own initiative
• Confidentiality and flexibility are essential with a willingness to support the wider team

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• 28 days holiday
• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• Salary finance
• Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Long service awards

About the Company

When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. 

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

Learn more about the Saga business by watching our Saga plc Interim results for the six months ended 31st July 2018

To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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