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HR Administrator - Leeds

Recently recognised as the number 1 Best Big Company in the UK to work in 2023 by Best Companies there really is no better time to join J. Murphy and Sons. Take a look at the role outlined and if you think you fit the bill, and want to work within a team that rewards performance ,drives personal development and offers a great working environment, we want to hear from you!

The main purpose of this role is to support the People Function with the effective administration of all employee lifecycle administration requirements. Processing requests and answering queries in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain high levels of confidentiality and adherence to data protection regulations at all times.

What you will be doing

• Act as a first point of contact for all employee’s, taking ownership of HR policy & process queries, referring to the Shared Service Centre Team Leader where more support is required
• Manage a volume of queries via the case management system through varying contact methods such as telephone, in person & email within agreed Service Level Agreements
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry into HR systems (Success Factors) including; inputting new starter information, administering employee data and pay changes and maintaining leaver records to enable accurate record keeping and payroll processing
• Production of HR related communications such as employment contracts, references, probation & leavers letters
• Supporting the administration of our employee benefits, liaising with providers and key contacts to maintain accurate membership data
• Build and maintain cross functional working relationships with the wider People Team, including Recruitment, Reward, Learning & Development and HRBPS, to ensure relevant and effective support is provided
• Assist with collation of management reporting information and statistical information for reports as required.
• Support the continual improvement of people team processes and provide suggestions for process development and system enhancements to improve the customer experience
• Support the wider People Shared Service Team, when required, with general HR processes

Who we are looking for

• Proven track record of providing administrative support to a large, multi-site, multi-disciplined business
• Ideally experience within the construction/civil-engineering sector
• Experience of working in or with a HR or Shared Service environment or a desire for a career in a HR Shared Service environment
• Willing to advance in CIPD / Part qualified/or any relevant qualification required for the role

About Murphy

• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.

If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.