HR Administrator

Instron High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

HR Administrator

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Job Description

This exciting role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR administration and support to the Instron Europe HR Team covering all aspects of HR and the full Employee Life Cycle. The role also assists divisional leadership with calendar management and ad‑hoc administration.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all general employee queries
• Recruitment – book interviews, telephone screening, manage Work Day Recruit, report recruitment status throughout Europe
• New Starters – manage the process including paperwork, reference and background checks, induction and probationary processes
• Payroll and Benefits – collaborate with Payroll and Benefits Advisor to ensure accurate, timely payroll information; follow up employee queries
• HR Support – support the HR Team with administrative duties including minute taking, letters, contractual paperwork, recruitment, updating HRIS, and general duties
• Leavers – manage leaver process including exit interviews
• Project Work – support HR department and wider business with ad‑hoc duties
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information for employees; ensure high service satisfaction
• First point of contact for queries on holiday allowances, sickness absence, and management reporting
• Maintain HRIS accuracy
• Document processes and store on Shared Drive for accessibility

Key Competencies

• Highest standards of confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Team player in a small team environment
• Flexible, proactive, positive attitude
• Calm under pressure, prioritise and multi‑task
• Initiative and independent work ability; asks for help when needed
• Ownership of work scope and self‑development opportunities
• Exceptional organisational skills and process implementation
• Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
• Builds professional relationships with employees and managers
• Comfortable with change and business needs

Key Experiences (desirable but not essential)

• IT literate – intermediate/advanced with MS Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint (essential)
• Experience with HRIS input, system maintenance, enhancements
• General HR support and advice to employees and line managers
• Understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Basic employment legislation knowledge
• Experience working with Senior Leadership

Qualifications

• Certificate in Personnel Practice (CIPD) desirable
• Other HR or Payroll related qualifications desirable
• Good standard of higher education or equivalent experience

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time Job function:
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