About the role
Are you a detail-oriented and highly organised individual with a passion for all things HR?
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest infrastructure group, is seeking a talented HR Administrator to join our HR Shared Services team in Newcastle (Quorum Business Park, Longbenton).
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing all people-related administration, from recruitment, to employee lifecycle changes, through to leaver administration, supporting our 12,000 direct employees in the UK.
Our HR Shared Services team are responsible for the handling of 140,000 requests and queries each year, so you will be at the forefront of ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our HR function.
The role is available full time, part time, flexible – whatever works best for you – because we want the best people for our roles.
What you’ll be doing
As a member of our Core Service Delivery team, you will work closely with our Business Units to ensure that we fully understand their unique needs and context. You will be joining a team of around 40 professionals who are dedicated to delivering first-class HR services. Specifically, you will be responsible for providing people-related administration for our 12,000+ directly employed employees based in the UK

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the onboarding process for new employees, from issuing offers to making arrangements for a seamless onboarding experience
• Providing top-notch support to existing employees, handling their requests related to Terms & Conditions, employment details, any other changes that may occur during their employment with Balfour Beatty;
• Being a knowledgeable and approachable point of contact for employees who have questions, whether by phone or live chat
• Managing administrative tasks related to employees leaving the business
• Maintaining accurate data in our HR systems, specifically Oracle R12
• Collaborating closely with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and quality of our HR services.

Who we’re looking for
If you enjoy in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering exceptional service to support our thriving business, we want to hear from you.
At Balfour Beatty, we are committed to cultivating a team that brings a diverse range of knowledge and experience to the table, as we believe this is what sets us apart and enables us to deliver exceptional results for our business.

If any of the below statements resonate with you, we are interested in hearing from you – and we will support you in your development to be a thriving member of our team:

• You are passionate about HR and eager to contribute to our team’s efforts in supporting our UK employee base
• You have previous HR experience and you’re excited to continue developing your skills in a fast-paced, thriving infrastructure business
• You have experience in complex, fast-paced administration and you’re interested in transitioning into HR

• You have a HR-related academic background and a willingness to learn on the job, even if you don’t have much work experience yet.

  What you’ll get in return for your hard work & commitment:
  You’ll be part of a great team. We have fun, work hard and offer great careers.
  HR Shared Services is the critical team that enables all we do for our people. The success of this team is fundamental to our people and our business. We enable the business to deliver amazing infrastructure project through providing great administrative support to employees throughout their entire career journey with us.
  Our specialist teams look after the HR and payroll of our 12,000 UK based employees, across a range of roles in Construction, Utilities, and Rail.
  Alongside the amazing opportunity, support and pride that you’ll gain from developing your career with one of the world’s foremost infrastructure giants, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits:
  In joining our team you are joining a strong HR function, where you can join us as the first step on a great career in HR, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.
  We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.
  Why work for us
  Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the onboarding process for new employees, from issuing offers to making arrangements for a seamless onboarding experience
• Providing top-notch support to existing employees, handling their requests related to Terms & Conditions, employment details, any other changes that may occur during their employment with Balfour Beatty;
• Being a knowledgeable and approachable point of contact for employees who have questions, whether by phone or live chat
• Managing administrative tasks related to employees leaving the business
• Maintaining accurate data in our HR systems, specifically Oracle R12
• Collaborating closely with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payments
• Contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and quality of our HR services

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more