Forterra - Northampton Office, 5 Grange Park Court, Roman Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Req #540
09 June 2025
We are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented and pro-active HR Administrator to join our Human Resources team at our Northampton office.
The HR Administrator is accountable to provide administrative support and assistance to employees, managers and the HR function.
Office based role Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Salary - Circa. £29,000
Duties
* Maintain and update accurate employee records via our Human Resources Information System (HRIS – Dayforce) and other databases.
* Administer the entire employee lifecycle, including recruitment, contracts of employment, induction, probationary periods, pay reviews, bonuses, and much more.
* Serve as the first point of contact for all HR & L&D related queries; with focus on supporting line managers.
* Support the scheduling of training courses to include organising dates/times and venues.
* Positively facilitate responses and have a ‘contact resolution’ approach to HR matters involving HR stakeholders where required.
* Ensure HR practices are in line with company policies, record retention, right to works checks and GDPR compliance.
* Support and liaise with HR Business Partners & L&D where necessary.
* Ad-hoc HR & L&D Projects and or other ad hoc duties.
* Support the HR & L&D teams with various administrative tasks including preparing reports etc.
* Perform any other duties as required, in line with the overall job purpose and the needs of the business.
Person Specification
* Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
* Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
* Confident & outgoing personality
* Excellent proficiency of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and MS teams with a high level of general IT competence.
* Experience in a similar role within HR
* Understanding of HR policies, procedures and best practice
* Attention to detail
* Experience in the use of a HR Information System
What We Can Offer
* Competitive Salary and Benefits package
* Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
* Generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank)
* Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
* Employee Referral Scheme
* Service Awards
* Sharesave Scheme eligibility
* Holiday Exchange Scheme
* Financial Wellbeing Program
* Personal development and opportunities for progression
* Company Annual Bonus Scheme
We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick.
Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.
Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.
We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.
Other details
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