The posting
Human Resources Administrator – Eltham
£25,000-£32,000 Dependent on experience
Are you the sort of person who is always one step ahead? Do you love being organised, keeping things on track, spotting problems before they happen and making sure nothing falls through the cracks?
We're looking for a highly organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our Employee Experience Directorate team in Eltham. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys managing multiple priorities, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in getting the details right.
HR experience is helpful, but it's not the most important thing to us. We're far more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership of their work. If you're organised, reliable, eager to learn and great with Excel, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Baily Garner?
Baily Garner is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 350 employees across offices in Eltham, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle.
For over 50 years, we've helped our clients create buildings and environments that positively impact people's lives. The same principle applies to our people. We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace where everyone can develop and thrive.
About the Role
This is a varied and fast-moving administrative role supporting our Employee Experience Directorate across HR, recruitment, onboarding and employee records.
No two days are the same. One day you might be preparing offers for new starters, the next running reports, managing employee records, responding to queries or helping coordinate onboarding activities.
You will play a key role in ensuring our people processes run smoothly, accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the day-to-day administration of HR activities across the business.
- Maintaining employee records and ensuring all data is accurate, up to date and compliant.
- Managing administration within our HR system (HiBob).
- Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction activities.
- Preparing offers and contracts for new starters and contractors.
- Monitoring and progressing pre-employment checks, including right to work documentation and references.
- Managing DBS and police vetting processes.
- Responding to queries through the HR Helpdesk and directing enquiries appropriately.
- Running and maintaining HR reports and spreadsheets.
- Using Excel to manage, analyse and update employee data with a high level of accuracy.
- Supporting employee relations administration, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes.
- Assisting the team in improving processes, policies and ways of working.
- Helping promote Baily Garner as an outstanding place to work.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks.
- Someone who can manage multiple priorities and follow through on commitments.
- Strong administrative experience in a busy environment.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills, including working confidently with large datasets and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Desirable
- Previous HR or recruitment administration experience.
- Experience using an HR system.
- CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards it).
- Knowledge of HR processes or the construction industry.
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours around a 35-hour week.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Birthday leave.
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme.
- Long-service leave.
- Medicash health plan.
- Life assurance (4x salary).
- Scottish Widows pension with matched contributions.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Professional membership subscriptions.
- Two paid CSR days each year.
- Twice-yearly pay reviews.
- In-house Mental Health First Aiders.
Interested?
If you're highly organised, great with Excel, enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering excellent administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter or email explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role.
HR experience isn't essential. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, strong organisational skills and a genuine desire to learn and develop.
Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.
Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
