The LYCRA Company has built a leading position in the Apparel industry over the years via a continuous stream of value-adding fiber, fabric or garment innovations enabled and supported by a network of strategic partners across the entire value chain. This contributed to make the LYCRA brand a unique asset that still powers today one of the most iconic and valuable corporate franchises in the Apparel industry. It is all reflected in our corporate vision: enhancing life through innovative garment solutions. We are currently recruiting an HR Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support the HR team at The LYCRA Companys Maydown site, with a particular focus on payroll, benefits, and general HR administration. Responsibilities Payroll Administration Responsible for the timely and accurate administration of the UK payroll, under the direction of the HR Business Partner. Includes pre-commit payroll activities (input / checks / calculations) and post-commit actions including paying 3rd party providers. HR Administration - Maintain confidentiality on all Human Resource issues whilst providing full administrative support to the HR team. Creating and maintaining personnel files, ensuring all information is filed correctly and in accordance with applicable data privacy and RIM standards. General administration including drafting letters, filing, and scanning documentation.First point of call for all general HR enquiries. Manage the central HR inbox, responding as appropriate or escalating queries to the HR Business Partner. Benefits Administration Administration of benefits programs, including management of benefits platforms and ensuring that payments are made to vendors on time. Recruitment - Support recruitment campaigns for the UK, including assisting with job descriptions, posting roles with agencies, managing advertising on relevant channels, tracking responses, short listing candidates, and management of the interview / offer / post-offer compliance processes e.g. pre-employment medicals. Audits - Assist with preparation of files and policies for audits. Absence Management - Proactively support absence management processes, in accordance with the Companys sickness absence policy. Includes tracking trigger points / review dates etc. Onboarding & Offboarding Responsible for the administration related to onboarding and offboarding employees, including liaising with IT to facilitate efficient processing of joiners and leavers. Metrics Responsible for the collation of metrics / data to support decision-making e.g. absence / overtime / performance review completion / collation of development needs. Innovation Seek opportunities to innovate and automate, utilising technology to improve HR delivery. Miscellaneous Any other ad hoc activities that fall within the scope of the role e.g. creating purchase requisitions / supporting with administration of employee engagement programs. The above list is not exhaustive and additional / alternative tasks may be required from time to time, as directed by the HR Team. Essential Criteria Education Qualification Level 5 (i.e. HND or Foundation Degree) or above in Business Studies or related discipline OR at least 2 years experience in a similar role. Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to input and record data accurately and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements and utilise technology to drive process efficiencies. Ability to act on own initiative, as well as part of a team (collaboration). Professional, proactive approach with strong integrity and compliance. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Confident IT user with advanced knowledge of all Microsoft packages, including ability to produce charts / Pivot tables / V-look ups in Excel. Right to Work in the UK. Desirable Criteria 1 years experience working in administration within a busy office environment. Previous experience of payroll administration. Bachelors Degree in Business Studies or in a related discipline. The above criteria may be further enhanced to shortlist for interview. Benefits We offer a competitive salary. Otherbenefits also include: BUPA Health Insurance membership. Three levels of contributoryPensionScheme to choose from. FreeCarParking. DeathinServicebenefit. CycletoWork Scheme. EmployeeReferralcashbonusscheme forreferringasuccessfulcandidateinthe future. We focus on employee engagement and wellbeing with resources in place to support you. Closingdateforreceiptofcompleted application formsisMonday 11th. For any queries regarding the role, please email Theonboardingprocesswillincludeapreplacementmedicalandreferencecheck. The Maydown site operates a no smoking policy We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Skills: Organisational Skills Attention to detail Excel Communication (written and verbal) Benefits: Healthcare Pension Free Car Parking Cycle to Work