Key Group is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking brands in financial services, focused on helping people unlock a better retirement since 1998. Our mission is simple: To be the UK's leading later life lending company.

We are looking for a HR Assistant to join our People Services Team, to support the HR Department and ensure the smooth day to day running of the function.

We are a busy and fast paced department with no two days being the same. Our HR Assistants manage employee life cycle events, maintain employee records on our HR System (workday) and ensure all information is filed correctly and accurately in HR files. The role would suit someone who has worked in a HR Department before and has proven data entry and administrative experience.

Main role and responsibilities:

Managing and maintaining employee records and files including processing variation to contracts when required

Carry out HR administration processes, preparing letters and documents in line with legislation and company policies and procedures

Act as the initial point of contact for all queries into HR, both face to face and through the HR mailbox, responding and managing resolution

Applying for pre-employment references and checks in line with Company policy

Archiving HR files / information and ensuring we comply with appropriate GDPR legislation

Producing MI and ad hoc reports

General administrative tasks in order to assist the smooth running of the department

Supporting the smooth running of payroll

Maintain and record performance of recruitment activity

Key Skills and Experience we look for:

Experience in a Human Resources department

Proven data entry and administrative experience, with an exceptional eye for detail and accuracy

Experience of working to deadlines

Can demonstrate excellent effective communication at all levels

Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

IT Skills including a good understanding of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

Proactive/Self Motivated

Discreet and diplomatic

Experience of working on HR systems especially Workday would be desirable.

Most of all we look for people who display and work around the core values of our business:

Ambitious - to break ground to help our customers enjoy a better retirement.

Supportive - relationships are key to everything we do.

Personal - going above and beyond to offer exceptional service.

Integrity - honest, true and transparent in all of our relationships.

Responsive - whatever the challenge we'll deliver the right result.

Expert - experts in our field, our thirst for knowledge never stops

Benefits:

23 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising to 28 days based on length of service

Additional holiday purchase scheme

1 charity day

Tier 1 pension (5% Employee, 8% Employer)

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Life Assurance