HR Administration Support

HR Administration Support

Leatherhead, Surrey (Hybrid Working)

Full-Time | Fixed-Term Contract

Zoetis UK | Human Resources

Join Zoetis - A Global Leader in Animal Health

At Zoetis, we're dedicated to advancing the care of animals through innovative medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies. As the world's leading animal health company, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals.

We're looking for an organised, proactive, and customer-focused HR Administration Support professional to join our UK Human Resources team based in Leatherhead.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and fast-paced HR function, supporting colleagues and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll play a key role in HR administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding, Workday administration, payroll support, benefits administration, and HR projects, helping us deliver an exceptional employee experience across the business.

If you're passionate about HR, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

• Managing employee records within Workday, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Processing HR transactions including new starters, promotions, transfers and leavers.
• Preparing contracts, HR documentation and employee correspondence.
• Maintaining personnel records and supporting HR reporting.
• Managing annual leave records and employee lifecycle administration.

• Coordinating recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding.
• Supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Preparing offers, contracts and employment documentation.
• Managing pre-employment checks and background screening.
• Delivering an outstanding onboarding experience for new colleagues.

• Supporting monthly payroll administration with our external payroll provider.
• Assisting with payroll queries and payroll preparation activities.
• Supporting pension administration and employee benefits.
• Coordinating company car and allowance administration.
• Supporting benefit enrolments and annual benefit processes.

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting managers with day-to-day HR administration.
• Ensuring a professional, confidential and customer-focused HR service.

• Supporting HR projects, business change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Assisting with HR system enhancements and process improvements.
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and organisational change.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, has excellent organisational skills and takes pride in delivering a high-quality HR service.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an HR Administration, HR Coordinator or HR Assistant role.
• Experience supporting payroll administration.
• Experience using HR systems (Workday experience would be highly advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional, confidential and customer-focused approach.

A CIPD qualification (or working towards one) would be advantageous but is not essential.

At Zoetis, you'll become part of a global organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous development.

We offer:

• Hybrid working
• Supportive and collaborative HR team
• Exposure to all areas of Human Resources
• Opportunities to develop your HR career
• Workday HRIS experience
• Involvement in exciting HR projects
• A friendly, inclusive and purpose-driven culture

Applicants must have the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, Zoetis is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This role is based in Leatherhead, Surrey, operating on a hybrid working model, with a combination of office-based and remote working.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support.

We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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