Job Description

HR Administrator

Location:

Thornliebank, Glasgow

Office based role with flexibility for hybrid working after successful training period

Hours:

39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17.00, Friday 08:30 to 16.00

Salary Range:

Dependent on experience plus generous benefits package

About Star Refrigeration

Star Refrigeration is the UK's largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 450 employees throughout the group. We are an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success which is why they are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator to join our growing HR Team, who support our employees and managers across all group businesses. Working in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering effective HR administrative support across the company, supporting day to day operations and embedding best practice.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating activities throughout the employee lifecycle including recruitment support and employee onboarding and offboarding.

Responsibilities

The duties within the role comprises of a range of different responsibilities, which inclulde but are not limited to the following:

Coordination of administration related to recruitment, onboarding and contractual changes

Provision of day-to-day support to employees and managers with HR queries, escalating as needed

Produce accurate documentation throughout all employment stages in line with company policies and regulatory requirements

Maintain effective systems and data recording to support management of HR processes and produce people metrics for the business

Support HR projects with administrative input

The Candidate

This role is suited to an individual who enjoys a varied workload and thrives in a collabortive environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate proven experience in a similar administrative role and excellent communication skills along with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a related industry and/or in a role covering multiple sites is advantageous.

The successful candidate should have:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels.

Colleague-focused approach and commitment to delivering a high standard of service.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage tasks efficiently

A focus on continuous improvement and continued learning and development

Key skills and experience

:

Previous experience in a similar role Basic understanding of UK employment legislation and HR compliance Strong HR systems experience
Good working knowledge of computer software applications, i.e. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Excellent time management and organisation skills
The ability to take initiative and have a proactive approach

Ability to handle sensitive information professionally

An excellent remuneration package

is available including:

Annual leave: 35 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVCs

Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI

Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth

Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option

Permanent Health Insurance: generous long-term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions

Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phoneline offering practical support and access to counsellors

Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing salary sacrifice schemes

Annual company profitability bonus

Employee Milestone awards, including increased holiday entitlement

If you would like a new challenge and can demonstrate the necessary drive and ability to succeed then we would like to hear from you.

To apply email your CV and covering letter to HR@star-ref.co.uk

Application process

Respond to this advert with a current CV and cover letter.

A selection of candidates will be shortlisted for interview where a suitable time and date will be organised.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application.

First stage interviews may be carried out remotely, via video call prior to a face to face interview

The successful candidate will be notified and a start date agreed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Basic understanding of UK employment legislation and HR compliance
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/07/2025