We are a global leader in the life sciences sector, serving customers in healthcare, applied markets (including food, agbio and the environment), academia and government. Underpinned by our five core values – integrity, brilliance, passion, curiosity, respect – our core purpose is to deliver science for a safer world.

We are actively looking for individuals that are passionate about making a difference, and have an opportunity for an HR Support Advisor to join our team.

Job purpose to:

To provide advice and support on a range of HR issues to Directors, Managers and Employees. To ensure consistent and accurate application of HR processes in compliance with LGC policies. Liaison with HR Operations team for dedicated area providing HR, recruitment and other general administrative duties.

Key accountabilities

• Manage and support the full employee lifecycle including promotions, transfers, leavers, maternity etc.
• Manage the complex HR inbox
• Generating offer letters and contracts of employments in accordance with HR procedures.
• Management of the new starter and leaver administration process.
• Input confidential HR data to IFS – including pay, job changes, security clearances, etc.
• Support of monthly payroll process for area.
• Management of security clearance process, if required for area.
• Deal with reference requests and follow up on references required by the business in relation to leavers and new starters.
• Produce ad hoc HR statistics/reporting.
• Manager interaction with IFS and other HR systems
• Arrange, administer and complete employee induction programmes.
• Liaise with staff and colleagues in a professional, approachable and results orientated manner.
• To assist with general HR issues when required.
• Maintenance and auditing of Employee Personal Files

Candidate specification:

• Experienced HR administrator with previous HR administration experience.
• Previous payroll experience is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy of working.
• The ability to manage, organise and co-ordinate on workload.
• High interpersonal confidence supported by excellent customer facing and client interaction skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy of working.
• Proactive enthusiastic attitude and demonstrable commitment.
• High degree of computer literacy including understanding of, experience and technical/specialised areas (e.g. IFS/Oracle/SAP HR).
• Expert capability in the use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.