HR Assistant

· Overall responsibility of administrative processes across the full employee life cycle, including onboarding and offboarding processes, drafting of HR documentation, employee data management and benefits and payroll coordination.

· Be a first point of contact to answer HR and payroll related queries, managing the main HR inbox and triaging accordingly.

· Manage employee data and update HR systems to maintain the highest levels of data integrity.

· Support the coordination of monthly payroll and benefits administration and support wider benefit engagement and communication initiatives.

· Responsible for the onboarding process including new starter set up, coordinating first day plans and inductions, and managing probation periods.

· Involvement in employee relation casework such as sickness absence, probations, conduct and performance, supported by the HR Advisor and HR Manager as appropriate.

· Continuously review current ways of working to identify process improvement that enhance employee experience and team effectiveness.

· Opportunity to contribute towards and/or lead on wider HR projects and initiatives.

· An understanding of HR processes and application of best practice under UK employment law.

· Strong administration skills.

· Excellent MS Office skills, including excel, word, PowerPoint.

· Ability to build and develop strong working relationships.

· Experience working with HRMS, preferably Oracle.

· Ability to be highly flexible and work to meet the needs of the business.

· Solutions orientated mind-set with the ability to solve problems.

· Strong planning and organisational skills.

· Understands the need for confidentiality and integrity.

· Problem solver, using systems and expertise on behalf of the business and/or employees.

· Proactive, resilient can-do attitude.

· Prior working experience in an HR function or administrative role

· A Level 3-5 CIPD qualification (or working towards) is preferable, or equivalent education or experience.

· Experience in Life Sciences is advantageous.

Are you interested in working in science for a leading global Contract Research Organization that is expanding rapidly and delivering best in class service to its clients? If you are ambitious and hard working then keep reading, as we are looking for talented individuals like you.

We are globally recognised for our leadership in science and, as a result, you will have the opportunity to work with some of our industries smartest and most inquisitive people, in a flexible and supportive environment. It is the ideal place to expand your knowledge, take on new responsibilities and make ambitious strides in your career.

If you want to join us to help us deliver our mission of using our scientific capabilities to improve the quality of life of people, then we would love to hear from you.