Job Description

What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function - Barratt Partnerships.

While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don't: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You'll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.

Reporting to the HR Shared Service Team Supervisor, you will provide administration support to the HR Shared Service Centre in line with the company policies and procedures. This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key responsibilities:
Provide exceptional customer service to all stakeholders answering employee enquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner in line with agreed Service Level Agreements. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using HR systems to record data and ensure data integrity and confidentiality. Prepare and administer HR documents during the employee lifecycle, including, but not limited to, Onboarding, Leaver and Family Friendly processes. Send out any company-wide communications to the business as required. Ensure that all employee files are compliant with GDPR guidelines. Signpost Line Managers to ensure they have the relevant tools and supporting documentation to support the employee lifecycle. Work with the payroll team to ensure all necessary documentation is compiled ahead of the monthly/weekly payroll run. Promote the Group support offering available to individuals and signpost to these services. The role is subject to change based on the evolution of the HR Shared Service Centre and the supporting technology.

What you'll need?

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
Executes with excellence - delivers impact through practical problem solving, engagement with stakeholders and purposeful, timely execution. Agile working: Flexible, able to prioritise, manage multiple enquiries and time effectively. Communication: Articulate, clear and concise, able to communicate progress Compliance & risk management: Ensure ethical conduct and compliance with policy, process and legislation, maintain accurate records and manage risk. Continuous learning: Stays up to date on the latest employment law and regulations to provide valuable insights and recommendations. Interpersonal skills: Approachable and empathetic, able to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy. Problem-solving: Creates timely and well- informed solutions, to resolve employee enquiries.

Our Company and Benefits

We've been nationally recognised as a 5 star housebuilder since 2010 for supplying high-quality homes for all generations. That's more than any other major housebuilder. It's because we combine the brightest minds, the latest technology, and a genuine commitment to putting customers first. We want the best people in the industry to help us shape the future of building. We have tailored opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals and ex-Armed Forces personnel to come and help us stay one step ahead, and build the homes that Britain needs.



Barratt adopts a hybrid way of working which assumes that where roles allow, our office-based colleagues divide their time between working in the office, on our construction sites and sales offices, and working from home, as the role dictates. We recognise the many benefits that an effective hybrid working culture brings to both the Company and our colleagues.



We are building an organisation where anyone with drive and talent can pursue the career they want. We are building a culture where anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, disability, background or any other characteristic, can progress and be proud to work for us.


As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
Competitive Salary Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover - Single Cover 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days) Choice of Flexible Benefits * Enhanced Family Friendly Policies