HR Administrator (6 Month FTC)

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to recruit an experienced HR Administrator to join the Group HR team on a Fixed term basis.

The Group HR Administrator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient management of people data and HR processes to support the delivery of a high-quality HR service to the business and its employees. The role will provide administrative support across HR activities and contribute to key projects that enhance data integrity, process efficiency, and overall service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records within the HR Information System, ensuring accurate processing of key changes including new starters, leavers, contractual amendments, and benefit updates.
• Ensure data integrity and timely input to support effective HR service delivery and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with the Payroll Team ensuring that data held in the HR Information System and payroll system are aligned.
• Continuously identify and implement ways to streamline and automate HR processes.
• Support the Head of Finance (Group Office) to prepare the monthly payroll return.
• Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day advice to employees on general HR related queries, requests and Company policies / procedures via email and telephone.
• Assist with all employee relations activities, including drafting letters and note taking in meetings.
• Support the new HR/payroll implementation project team to data cleanse, reconcile data and migrate documents (contracts, letters) from the legacy system.
• Support with inductions of new Head Office staff.
• Carry out general administration tasks for the HR Department.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy data administration role in an office-based environment.
• Experience of using IT systems regularly and for reporting purposes.
• Experience of working in HR is preferable.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above.
• Level 2/3 apprenticeship is desirable.

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent organisation skills and ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time.
• Analytical skills and the ability to solve problems.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team.
• Keen and willing to learn new skills.
• Excellent IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

The Role and Working Conditions

• 6 months Fixed Term.
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
• Office based role, working Monday to Friday.
• Core hours and agile working options available.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.