Job Description

We are seeking a Human Resources Administrator to join our Human Resources team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for an efficient and proactive administrator, who ideally has an interest in HR, to act as a first point of contact for all employee administration enquiries. The role will suit anyone who has strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across a growing team and manage competing workloads.

Our HR team of 13 is predominantly based in Peterborough, where this role will sit, with some based in Winchester and London. As a people focussed team, we work to support our five main divisions (Commercial, Infrastructure, Planning & Development, Residential and Rural) to attract, recruit and retain the best people who deliver high performance and support them to achieve their full potential. This role will play a crucial part in us achieving these goals. Our Peterborough office, located at the Allia Business Centre, is a vibrant and open planned setting. The HR Administrator will be a hybrid role, being based in the office Wednesday to Friday. We offer flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances and are open to flexible working arrangements. We are a friendly team, looking to find someone with enthusiasm and ambition to help us continue to grow.

Main tasks

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Accurate and timely preparation and processing of documentation for all new starter paperwork including the preparation of offer letters and contracts. Managing the leaver process including correspondence, system updates and payroll notifications. Accurate and timely preparation and processing of documentation for existing employee change requests including system updates and payroll notifications. Tracking and managing with the Human Resources Assistant and Human Resources Manager fixed term contracts to ensure they are extended or ended as the business requires. Input of any absences for the business. Processing of the Firm's benefits for eye care vouchers - ensuring an equal responsibility between staff and HR for resolving issues as appropriate. Efficient handling queries on HR administrative issues, consulting as appropriate with the Human Resources Manager and maintaining a high level of service and accurate records of events and outcomes. Assistance on other HR activities including organisation of training, projects, recruitment processes, salary reviews and appraisals as agreed. Support the HR and recruitment tracking systems and assist users with any problems they should have.


This job description is not exhaustive and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the department.

What will it take to be successful?

You will have ideally gained experience in an administration role, with an understanding of managing high volume tasks and being able to effectively prioritise workloads. You will be a strong communicator, with the ability to update the team regularly on tasks and liaise with different stakeholders across the firm. You will have excellent organisation skills and be able to track the progress of your work well. It is key that the successful candidate is a team player and able to support the wider HR team when required.

Hours
Full time
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Peterborough

Why choose us?

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers - our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients' future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

Approachable - We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth Effective - We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable Ambitious - We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm


We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm's heritage and values Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business * Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.