HR Administrator

Astute Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Marketing Services firm in Bournemouth is seeking an HR Administrative Support to assist a busy HR team. This role involves managing the onboarding process, preparing contracts, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate should have previous administrative experience, ideally in HR, and possess strong IT skills. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment while contributing to various HR tasks. Personal growth and a supportive team culture are key offers of this position.

Benefits

Employment anniversary day off

Length of service holiday increases after one year

Stimulating work environment

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience in HR or recruitment is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Handle onboarding process for new starters.
• Prepare employment contracts and maintain files.
• Assist with payroll and monitor absence calls.
• Support line managers with HR-related tasks.
• Update internal database and generate reports.

Skills

Administration experience

HR/Recruitment administration experience

Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office

High attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information

Resourceful and flexible

Job description

Location: Office Based – Bournemouth, Dorset

Hours: 08:30 – 17:30 | Monday – Friday

Dress code: Smart office attire

Start Date: ASAP

Who Are Astute?

Astute Ltd, established in 1998, is a leading Marketing Services & Graduate Placement Consultancy currently employing ~250 employees.

Our main operations are based on business-to-business Marketing Services & Outbound Telemarketing.

We currently provide services for IT organisations such as BT plc, Vodafone, Mitel, among others.

The key services offered by Astute are:

• Technical / Commercial Profiling & Analysis
• Database Validation
• Seminar Registration & Follow Up

Our lead generation services are designed to identify and qualify new business opportunities to increase our clients’ market share and prove return on marketing investment.

This means we operate in a dynamic, stimulating and diverse environment where no two days are the same!

Job Description

You will be involved in all aspects of administration and support for a busy team in a successful and expanding business.

You will be reporting to the HR Manager. This role would suit a very organised, proactive, and process-driven individual wanting to start or advance their HR career.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• New starters’ contact and onboarding process, including relevant checks and forms
• Preparation of employment contracts, etc
• Compile new starter files and update our internal database
• Take absence calls and notify the correct line managers; maintain and update systems
• Support line managers with return-to-work forms and meetings
• Maintain all systems accurately on a daily basis
• Update daily, weekly and ad hoc reports
• Assist with payroll
• Exit interviews & process leavers
• Complete reference requests
• Home working arrangements and equipment issues
• Ensure information is kept in line with the GDPR
• Understand internal HR policies, processes and practices to be able to answer employees’ queries in a timely manner
• Provide admin support to the HR Manager and assist with any other general admin tasks as and when required
• Deal with general HR and office admin duties on a day-to-day basis, such as: post, deliveries, stationery orders, maintenance requests, front of office duties, etc

Candidate Specifications:

• Must have administration experience
• HR/Recruitment administration experience will be an advantage
• Experience in dealing with confidential information
• Calm and mindful when dealing with sensitive matters
• Resourceful and flexible
• Motivated and enthusiastic with a strong desire to complete tasks
• Can act on their own initiative and respond positively to new ideas
• Accurate and always works with a high attention to detail
• Responds constructively to difficult circumstances
• Confident and courteous manner
• Able to communicate with all levels of management
• Demonstrates a high degree of personal integrity
• Strong IT skills across the full range of Microsoft Office applications
• Your employment anniversary off every year – paid!
• Length of service holiday increasing after your first year of service
• Stimulating, busy and dynamic work environment