Hertford, Hertfordshire
ReachActive
ReachActive provides specialist engineering services across the power, multi-utility and building services sectors within the UK and Ireland. We are a forward thinking and innovative contractor adept at recognising business opportunity, identifying gaps in the market and delivering total solutions that meet the needs and exceed all expectations of our clients. We are looking for an HR Administrator to provide support to the HR team ensuring excellence around general HR administration, which will include supporting the UK and Ireland employees within a fast-paced working environment. The focus will be around recruitment, handling multiple vacancies and supporting the wider business through recruitment processes and onboarding. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provide administrative support for the end-to-end recruitment processes, including initial discussions with candidates To co-ordinate recruitment documentation, create job adverts, assist with shortlisting of candidates, arrange interviews as well as assisting with interviews Complete and send out offers of employment, policies & any associated correspondence (as required) in a timely manner Process payroll and assisting with the documentation of employee compensation and benefits, e.g., chasing for personal details, sending leaver forms, salary review forms Entering employee data into the management computer database/system Carry out Induction of new employees, ensure that right to work checks are carried out and that all the required employment documents are completed correctly Keep an up to date analysis of recruitment, e.g., number of candidates sourced for each role and which social media they were sourced Manage the HR and the Recruitment inboxes, ensuring emails are prioritised and actioned appropriately Be the first point of contact for general internal and external HR queries which will include recruitment Organising meetings, taking minutes/notes and typing up meeting minutes/notes, as and when required Updating employee holiday and sickness records Send out reference requests and manage responses Compiling spreadsheets for the HR Manager to utilize & report for monthly meetings SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: ESSENTIAL: Previous experience working within an HR department and best practices Excellent people skills and customer service Excellent organisational skills as well as the ability to multi-task Ability to work independently and use initiative Proficient in Microsoft i.e., Word, Excel Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion A customer-focused outlook with a high level of discretion and professionalism Strong knowledge, experience and skills of the hiring process Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills Knowledge of computer applications and HR-specific software programs Must know how to represent both the company policies and the needs of the employees DESIRED: Knowledge and experience working within either Construction, Utilities, Engineering would be advantageous An understanding of employment law and best practice would be advantageous QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING ESSENTIAL: HR qualification this may include a degree and/or CIPD chartership or the equivalent