HR Assistant

Our fantastic aviation client in Crawley is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team.� This role is working closely with the HR Manager to manage the entire employee lifecycle from recruitment to retirement for all offices worldwide, covering learning and development, company benefits, recruitment, payroll processing, updating and developing HR policies, overseeing performance management, supporting health and well-being and dealing with people-related concerns.

This role would suit a junior HR professional seeking more exposure and broader experience in an international organisation.

The HR Administrator will:

• Manage European, UK, South African and US payroll together with the HR Manager;


• Administer group benefits, including pensions, private medical, Life insurance, income protection and the group employee assistance programme;


• Be responsible for the administration of recruitment and induction, including arranging and attending interviews and following up with candidates and recruiters;


• Be responsible for leaver management administration;


• Assist the HR Manager with administration of learning & development for the group;


• Assist with the management and updating of data systems including the current leave management system (Whosoffice) and future/potential HR systems;


• Assist in updating and developing existing and new policies and procedures;


• Be the first point of contact for employee-related queries, escalating and following up on them where required, clarifying questions arising from company policies or procedures;


• Assist in researching global inflation trends on an annual basis to advise the HR Manager and the Board of Directors;


• Assist in the development of group performance management initiatives;


• Carry out other reasonable work-related requests as directed by the Line Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• HR-related

Prior payroll experience is essential. International payroll exposure an advantage;

Demonstrable experience as an HR assistant or HR administrator;

Knowledge of human resources and employment law an advatage;

CIPD level 3 certification an advantage;

Team Working and Communication

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including active listening and demonstrable ability to work well with others;

Demonstrable ability to build trust at all levels.

Attention to Detail/Organisation

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve prompt resolution;

Excellent task and time management;

Efficiency and organisation in all responsibilities.

Computing Skills

Proficiency in MS Office applications essential;

Experience in other HR systems an advantage;

Ability to critically analyse data and advise on trends an advantage.

Flexibility/Resilience

Dealing effectively with day-to-day responsibilities, often under time pressure;

Adaptability in the face of changing situations & priorities.

Integrity and Commitment

Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity and work ethic

A can-do attitude with a keen willingness to learn and develop.