Job Title: HR Administrator
Location: Basildon, Essex (with occasional work at Basildon or Southend Hospitals)
Salary: £25,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
SYNLAB Laboratory Services is part of SYNLAB UK & Ireland, who provide laboratory diagnostic and training services to a diverse range of sectors including healthcare and wellness, sport, travel, corporates and insurer, logistics and family law.
The Role:
You will be an integral part of our HR team based in Essex, supporting the smooth functioning of our operations. As an HR Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to our HR department. Your responsibilities will include facilitating the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring compliance with relevant terms and conditions, and maintaining accurate employee records.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Administer the onboarding process for new employees, including issuing offer letters and contracts
- Coordinate pre-employment checks such as DBS, right to work, and references
- Liaise with various departments to ensure smooth integration of new hires
- Update HR systems with current staff information
- Assist in developing and delivering onboarding processes with the Training Manager
HR Administration:
- Provide general HR administrative support
- Process contractual changes and leaver forms
- Generate reports from HR systems for auditing purposes
- Act as a point of contact for personnel queries
- Ensure accurate data entry into HR systems
- Facilitate the leavers administration process and conduct exit interviews
- Respond to reference requests for current and former staff
- Maintain personnel files and filing systems
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by management
- Participate in continuous professional development activities
- Promote diversity and inclusion within the organisation
Essential Skills and Requirements:
- GCSE qualifications or equivalent with strong numeracy and literacy skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel
- Ability to provide accurate advice on payroll and HR matters
- Teamwork skills with a positive attitude
- Strong organisational skills and initiative
- Deadline-oriented with adaptability
- Good knowledge of HR recruitment and administration processes
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience working in a diverse workforce
- Experience in a multi-site organisation
- Understanding of Pension Schemes
If you possess these qualifications and skills and are excited about the opportunity to contribute to our HR team, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a positive impact on our organization and the communities we serve.
About Us:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of; Human Resources Administrator, Administrator, Employment Advisor, Office Assistant, Human Resources Executive, HR Graduate, HR Assistant, Human Resources Analyst, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, HR Office will all be considered for this role.
