Administrator and HR Assistant in Cheshire, Northwich

HR Office Administrator required by a high growth international company to support the efficient HR operations by managing employee lifecycle processes, maintaining accurate records, assisting with payroll and documentation, and responding to staff queries. It also includes supporting the senior managers with travel arrangements while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection standards.

Our client is offering excellent career opportunities to further develop your skills and experience and offers:

• starting salary of c£28/30K
• extensive benefits including bonus, private healthcare, pension and death in service
• flexible working hours (standard 37.5 hour week or 30 hours across four days)
• some hybrid working but you will be required to be onsite in Cheshire 2 or 3 days a week
• occasional travel to other UK sites

Key Skills and Experience:

• Good general education with a minimum GCSE C or equivalent in English and Maths
• Excellent verbal, written and numeracy skills
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage time and priorities effectively
• Strong IT skills, skilled in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages and experienced in working with Sage HR & Payroll databases
• A proactive approach, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• A 'can do' and flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to deal with colleagues at all levels
• Able to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information

Key Responsibilities:

• To administer starter/leaver processes, including all documentation and induction processes
• To undertake all required pre-employment checks, updating and discussing with line managers as appropriate
• To maintain and update electronic personnel records containing all employment-related information, including leave, benefits and equality and diversity
• To assist with the preparation of any letters or contract amendments
• Assist and cover payroll processing
• To respond to general queries from managers and employees, signposting them to the appropriate policies and procedures
• To maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the Company and its staff and maintain compliance with the Data Protection Act
• To assist with travel arrangements and itinerary planning
• Ad hoc office duties

This is a fast moving, expanding company with a strong family culture offering an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in a flexible working environment. We seek candidates with a professional, accurate, can-do attitude and offer a salary c£28/30K plus benefits including bonus, private healthcare, pension and death in service.