Our client, a highly respected Higher Education establishment based in Glasgow, requires an Administrator on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months. The salary for the position is £13.38/hour, working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Main purpose of role:To provide administrative and secretarial support to the HR Director in all areas of work. This is a hands-on role to assist in the delivery of a consistent, professional and high-quality administrative support service, whilst maintaining confidentiality, discretion and security at all times.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:- Carrying out day to administration and secretarial duties for the HR Director and HR Team
- Administering HR related meetings, including booking appropriate venues, coordinating diaries and arranging any required equipment; organizing travel and accommodation; note taking and following-up meeting actions
- Responding to standard queries received by telephone and via the HR/Employee Self Service inboxes, and escalating queries to the correct member of the HR team when required
- Updating employee details on the integrated HR/Payroll system, e.g. new starters and leavers, contractual changes including salary changes and working patterns and requests in relation to annual leave
- Updating and contributing to the content of the HR sections of the intranet
- Updating and manage the filing of HR related materials within both the HR office and the public drive
- Collating standard data reports for HR related committees and projects
- Assisting in the development of new initiatives, project and procedures
- Contributing to the organisation and coordination of HR events
- Collating, recording and analysing information
- Acting as the first point of contact for the department
- Distributing mail received
Key Skills and Requirements:- A comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and an ability to learn new software if required
- Good, accurate keyboard skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- An ability to communicate courteously, confidently and effectively at all levels across the Institution
- A methodical approach to the completion of tasks, prioritising workload effectively to meet deadlines and ensure an efficient service is maintained
- A willingness to undertake relevant training and development
- Educated to Higher level (or equivalent) or have relevant experience in a similar role
- Previous administrative experience
- Previous experience of providing a secretarial-type support for a senior member of staff
- Experience working both as part of a team and independently under own initiative