Group Hr Data Administrator

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, in this newly created role of Group HR Data Administrator. The role will be based at our Head Office in Woolsington, Newcastle upon Tyne as part of the Group HR team. 

The Role

The role of Group HR Data Administrator will ensure that people data and processes are effectively managed and processed to ensure that this supports the delivery of an effective HR service to the business and all employees. This role will also include project work and the provision of HR administrative support.

Accountabilities will include, although are not limited to: 

• Utilise the HR Information System to maintain and update personnel records, including actioning new starters, leavers, and changes, as well as any benefit changes.
• Working collaboratively with the Payroll Team ensure that data held in the HR Information System and payroll system are aligned.
• Continuously identify and implement ways to streamline and automate HR processes.
• Generate and collate monthly reports such as absence and employee turnover as well as create ad-hoc reports.
• Support the Group Head of Finance to prepare the monthly payroll return.
• Working alongside the Apprentice HR Administrator, act as the first point of contact for day-to-day advice to employees on general HR related queries, requests and Company policies / procedures via email and telephone.
• Assisting with all employee relations activities, including drafting letters and note taking in meetings. 
• Support with inductions of new Head Office staff
• Support with HR team projects as required e.g. health & wellbeing
• Support with Bellway events e.g. Employee Awards, recruitment fairs etc
• Assist with early careers recruitment including assessment centres.
• Carry out general administration tasks for the HR Department.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy data administration role in an office-based environment
• Experience of using IT systems regularly and for reporting purposes. 
• Experience of working in HR is desirable. 

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or above
• Level 2/3 apprenticeship is desirable.

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent organisation skills and ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time.
• Analytical skills and the ability to solve problems
• High levels of attention to detail
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team
• Keen and willing to learn new skills
• Excellent IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.
• Office based role, working Monday to Friday
• Core hours and agile working options available. 

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free on-site gym
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (plus the option to buy up to an additional three days) 
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.