HR Co-ordinator

HR Co-ordinator

Salary: GBP26,399 to GBP31,058

Full time / Permanent

Ref: 10782

Flexible hours considered. Some home working available.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK's national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for an experienced HR Co-ordinator to join the Diamond Human Resources Team. The role will be responsible for undertaking the full range of HR administrative activities; supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) in providing an effective and efficient service to one of Diamond's Divisions.

This will primarily involve:

• Being the main point of contact for general HR enquiries from both internal and external customers, providing information and guidance in line with Company guidelines and policies.
• Processing all HR administration and letters relating to the full employee lifecycle, including but not limited to offer letters and contracts of employment, probation periods, employment changes, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave, references, annual Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) and leavers.
• Processing leave of absence forms and monitoring absences to ensure adherence to the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure.
• Maintaining employee records on the HR System and relevant databases, including Payroll, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data.
• Undertaking all pension related administration.
• Providing support, when required, to colleagues in the Recruitment Team with reviewing JDs, advertising vacancies and arranging interviews.

About You

You will be an organised and detail-oriented individual with the ability to work independently on the administration involved in the full employee lifecycle, with experience gained from working within a fast-paced HR function.

You will demonstrate knowledge / experience in the following areas:

• Producing offer letters, contracts of employment and other employment particulars to a high standard of accuracy.
• Administration of sickness absence, maternity and annual appraisal (PDR) processes.
• Maintaining employee records and databases.
• Processing payroll and pension information/changes.
• Arranging interviews and other recruitment and selection activities.
• Understanding and applying UK employment legislation.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Managing conflicting priorities.
• Communicating effectively at all levels of seniority, in writing and orally.

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 25 days' annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities.

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and explain why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The closing date for applications is 3rd of July 2022.