People Administrator Christchurch, England
Job description
Role: People Administrator
Location: Bournemouth
Reference: HOBOB861241
Closing Date: {Expiry Date}
People Administrator - Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG
Salary- £22,000pa + pension contributions, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores and online, a hybrid working policy, dog friendly office and so much more!
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised People Administrator to join our busy multi-talented team. This is a ‘hands on’ position and would suit someone who really wants to make a difference and drive forward our continued commitment to employee engagement. We need positive people with the same passion to evolve our strategy and continue to meet the needs of our colleagues.
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm but we have a flexible approach to start and finish times. Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
About the Role
We are looking for a positive individual who can multitask, bringing support across several HR functions. As the People Administrator you will join our team providing support to HR, Training, Recruitment and Payroll. In this busy and varied role you will be providing administrative support as well as being involved in various projects. The role will be interesting and diverse and will provide a great opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in gaining HR experience.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have a real passion HR. If you are working towards your CIPD Level 3 this would be advantageous, but not essential.
- Previous experience within a HR environment is desirable however it is your proactive, inquisitive nature that will help you in this role.
- Proven administrative experience working with a high-volume workload.
- Able to offer great customer service, and proactively help your colleagues.•Exceptional organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise tasks and manage changing priorities with a positive attitude.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to prioritise your workload effectively.
- Attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
- A good knowledge of MS Office to include Excel, Outlook Word and PowerPoint
About out Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores, and online
- Hybrid working policy
- Free Onsite Parking
- Dog Friendly Office
- EV Charging Point
- 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
- Birthday Day Off
- Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
- Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
- Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses
- Subsidised gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long service awards and gifts
- Continuous training and development
- Colleague Wellness Programme
- A creative working environment
- Colleague Social Events throughout the year
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At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.
Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.
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