Human Resources Administrator

We are looking for our first dedicated HR Administrator.

Connect is an FCA authorised mortgage and protection network. From our head office in Hornchurch we support around 350 advisers across the UK. Our own team has grown to 62 people, and we now need someone to own the day to day running of HR.

This is a new role, so you will have a real say in how things are done. You will be the first point of contact for managers and staff on HR questions, and the person who makes sure our processes are followed the same way in every team.

What you will do

• Keep our employee handbook, policies and HR records up to date as employment law changes
• Issue contracts, offer letters and job descriptions, and bring every employee file up to date
• Run recruitment from advert to first day, including right to work checks and inductions, and manage leavers
• Record and report on sickness absence and holiday, and make sure return to work interviews happen
• Track probation reviews, appraisals and 1 to 1s so they happen on time and are properly recorded
• Keep training records and organise training programmes as needed
• Support Managers with the coordinatation and record keeping for Apprenticeship programmes
• Maintain pay, bonus and remuneration records with our Finance Director
• Coordinate with our external HR consultants on more complex cases, keeping case files accurate and confidential
• Support leadership and marketing team with employee rewards

What we are looking for

• Hands on experience in an HR administration role
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and good HR practice
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent, or currently working towards it
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle priorities
• Discretion and confidence when dealing with sensitive questions
• Good Microsoft Office skills and comfort using HR systems

It would be a bonus if you have worked in financial services or another regulated business, and have worked alongside external HR advisers or employment lawyers.

Why join us

• A new role where you help build the HR function
• Direct access to the leadership team reporting to the Directors
• Support with funding for training such as a CIPD Level 5 qualification
• A permanent contract on a part-time basis (4 days per week equivilent)
• Flexibility with hours
• A growing business at the heart of the UK mortgage market
• Office based in Hornchurch, Essex, with option for hybrid after training
• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus
• Benefits programme

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn with your CV and a short note telling us about an HR process you have improved and the difference it made.

The successful candidate will need to provide proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.