As an HR Administrator, you will play an integral role providing essential administrative support within a busy HR department, helping to support employees and Partners across the Firm.
You will be the first point of contact for employees, managers and new starters alike to help resolve HR-related issues and queries. The role will require you to cover a wide spectrum of HR topics, overseeing the entire employment life cycle.
Tasks may include onboarding new starters and offboarding leavers, drafting and distributing employment contracts and processing other contractual paperwork, monitoring probationary periods, assisting with absence procedures, and ensuring any changes to contract in relation to pay or deductions are accurately passed to our payroll team ahead of relevant deadlines.
This is an exciting role for a hands-on HR generalist, ready to support wider HR initiatives; from policy updates to notetaking to support the HR advisors during ER processes. No two days are the same in this role!
WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THIS ROLEThis is a fast-paced role where exceptional communication, time-management, and organisational skills are paramount.
You should exercise a high level of attention to detail especially when creating formal documentation and contractual changes.
Your aptitude to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders is essential in this role.
Successful candidates will take ownership of their work and will be passionate about delivering high-quality information to our workforce. The delivery of clear and accurate HR advice is paramount.
Duties will include:
- Managing the shared HR inbox and handling queries.
- Liaising between the Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development and HR teams, ensuring new employees are onboarded efficiently and in a timely manner
- Supporting the payroll and benefits team with accurate knowledge transfer and record keeping
- Supporting the HR advisors with ER case administration, including letters and notetaking
- Processing incoming TUPE transfers and relevant administration
- Updating policies and procedures in line with employment legislation
Relevant experience in a similar HR support role, familiar with providing guidance on HR processes and procedures.
Previous HRIS experience essential, as you will need to update and maintain employee records. Experience building workflows and running reports a distinct advantage.
Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements, as well as confidentiality when processing sensitive information.
A proactive and hands-on work ethic and ability to multi-task.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Solution-first attitude and willingness to learn.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Why Workman?Hybrid working to offer you a great work life balance, with a minimum of three days in the office.
Core working hours to allow for added flexibility and helps ease your commute to the office.
Your birthday off and an extra day between Christmas and New Year.
Social events throughout the year including a firm wide Christmas party!
Generous referral bonus.
About WorkmanAs the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry.
We are proud of our longstanding relationships with many of our clients, some of whom we have worked with for more than 25 years. Our clients include leading institutional and sector-specialist investors, private property companies, public sector bodies and a growing number of overseas investors.
We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets.
For more information on working for Workman please visit our website: WORKMAN.CO.UK/OURPEOPLE
Equal opportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer, and it is our policy to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010.
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.
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What We Do
Workman is the UK’s leading independent commercial property management and building consultancy specialist. We offer a service dedicated solely to the fundamentals of property management and building consultancy excluding other services normally associated with multi-disciplinary firms. We believe this specialist combination provides significant benefits for our clients.
Our property management service has been developed from working for a range of leading institutional funds, investors and property companies and the managed portfolio now totals over 4,000 properties nationwide collecting over £1.8bn in rent.
Within property management our dedicated retail team provide specialist property management services on all retail assets, including more than 90 shopping centres and 200 retail parks.
Our building consultancy specialists provide professional advice across a wide range of disciplines including due diligence, project management, defect diagnosis, contract administration and all landlord & tenant matters.
The firm has been operating for nearly 40 years and continues to achieve steady growth. We pride ourselves on the skill and calibre of our employees, with more than 750 dedicated professionals in 12 UK offices and a growing presence in France.
For more information about Workman, our services and career options please visit our website at workman.co.uk or call 020 7227 6200.








