HR Operations Administrator

Brakes are currently recruiting for a HR Operations Administrator to join the team in Ashford on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role reports into the HR Operations Manager.

This role is offering a hybrid working contract, with 1-2 office days per week for Team Collaboration and meetings, so you must be in a commutable distance and open to travel.

As the HR Operations Administrator you will be a key point of contact for colleagues and people managers when they have HR process and policy queries. You will also be responsible for providing an accurate and efficient service on all aspects of administration throughout the colleague’s employment life cycle. You are required to administer the extensive starter, in-employment, and leaver procedures, ensuring all relevant outside agencies and internal departments are informed where necessary, including third party benefit providers.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

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  Administer all employee lifecycle changes within your customer group – new starters, in-employment leavers and ex-employee procedures, ensuring all relevant outside agencies and internal departments are informed where necessary.
• Answer any HR queries from People Managers and colleagues and corresponding with the relevant HR Partner, HR Business Partner, HR Director or specialists when necessary
  
• Work cross-functionally with our colleagues in the HR Department that support the same business area and makes proactive suggestions and see the implications of actions e.g. resourcing
  
• Closely aligned with the HR Partners and HR Business Partner’s for the areas that support, acting as an invaluable partner to those business areas
• Ensure all necessary information is received and processed in time and accurately on relevant databases, SAP, pensions, expenses, mileage, healthcare etc.
• Support specific HR projects to ensure any suggestions made are viable and to ensure initiatives are rolled out in an effective manner
• Review and enhance all the HR Operation processes and documentation to ensure our service is efficient and is highly customer focused
  
• Duplicate best practice across the HR team in the business through taking an active role in the delivery of the HR and Payroll Services academy sessions
  
• Undertake companywide tasks in addition to managing HR administration – such as maternity/paternity administration, pension auto enrolment, updating of templates, death in service administration, colleague references, managing one off payments.

About you:

You’ll live and breathe Customer First, with an innovative and agile approach to identify new ideas and methods. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with a dedicated focus on driving results. You will be resilient – accepting and learning from mistakes and building future solutions. Naturally, you will embrace an inclusive working environment and be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and people skills as you will be dealing with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels across the depot offering a great customer service. A great role for someone who is has strong administration background looking to kick start their career in HR or continue their HR career with a large brand! It is highly advantageous to have CIPD Level 3 and SAP experience.

What you’ll get:

• A competitive salary
  
• Huge discount on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products
  
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase more
  
• Recognition awards and Incentives
  
• Pension
  
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support