Reach Hiring for HR Administrator Job at Remote Full Time

As our business continues to grow, so does our HR team and now an exciting opportunity has arisen for a HR Administrator to join our HR Shared Services function.

Working completely remotely (from home) the successful HR Administrator will be an integral part of the HRS Administration team and work alongside other functions such as Recruitment and Payroll, providing an excellent service to all stakeholders across our business of c.5000 employees in the UK&I.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

This role is home working and we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

• What will the role involve?
• Administer New Starter. documentation, such as contracts of employment.
• Administer changes such as promotions, salary increases and changes in working hours.
• Ensure the HR database is up to date & accurate.
• Working with high volumes to tight deadlines to ensure employees are paid on time.
• Be the first point of contact for all basic employee or manager queries escalating matters to HR Advisors where applicable via phone and email.
• Process employee references.
• Contribute to driving continuous improvement across the team.
• Support on project-based work.

Who are we looking for?

• Strong administration skills with experience working within a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work accurately and methodically, with attention to detail
• Ability to learn systems quickly, with strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of working with sensitive and confidential data
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• The flexibility and willingness to learn
• Flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude with a willingness to adapt and willingness to learn and develop own skillset
• HR experience is desirable but not essential

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary of up to £21,000 and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day – an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan – free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest, a free subscription to mindfulness app Headspace and access to free mental health coaching through Sanctus
• Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are a FTSE 250 Company, and also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.