At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Head Office located in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking to recruit an experienced HR Administrator to join the Group HR team on a Fixed term basis.
The Role
The Group HR Administrator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient management of people data and HR processes to support the delivery of a high-quality HR service to the business and its employees. The role will provide administrative support across HR activities and contribute to key projects that enhance data integrity, process efficiency, and overall service delivery.
Principal accountabilities of the HR Administrator role include:
1. Maintain and update employee records within the HR Information System, ensuring accurate processing of key changes including new starters, leavers, contractual amendments, and benefit updates.
2. Ensure data integrity and timely input to support effective HR service delivery and reporting.
3. Working collaboratively with the Payroll Team ensuring that data held in the HR Information System and payroll system are aligned.
4. Continuously identify and implement ways to streamline and automate HR processes.
5. Support the Head of Finance (Group Office) to prepare the monthly payroll return.
6. Assisting with all employee relations activities, including drafting letters and note taking in meetings.
7. Support the new HR/payroll implementation project team to data cleanse, reconcile data and migrate documents (contracts, letters) from the legacy system.
8. Support with inductions of new Head Office staff.
9. Carry out general administration tasks for the HR Department.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
Experience
10. Experience of working in a busy data administration role in an office-based environment
11. Experience of using IT systems regularly and for reporting purposes.
12. Experience of working in HR is preferable
Qualifications and Training
13. GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above
14. Level 2/3 apprenticeship is desirable.
Skills and Aptitude
15. Excellent organisation skills and ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time.
16. Analytical skills and the ability to solve problems
17. High levels of attention to detail
18. Strong communication and listening skills
19. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
20. Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality
21. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
22. Keen and willing to learn new skills
23. Excellent IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
24. Committed to diversity and inclusion
The Role and Working Conditions
25. 6 months Fixed Term
26. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked.
27. Office based role, working Monday to Friday
28. Core hours and agile working options available.
In return we can offer you:
29. Competitive salary
30. Contributory pension scheme
31. 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
32. Access to discounts and benefits portal
33. Earn and Learn Opportunities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.