HR Operations Administrator (5 Month FTC) at Ardonagh Specialty

City of London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Protection, Attention To Detail, Accuracy, Microsoft Office, HR Administration, HRIS Data Management, System Query Troubleshooting, HR Query Response, Exit Administration, Organisational Skills, Task Management, Deadline Management, Communication, Customer Service, Proactive, Team Player

Industry

Insurance

Description

Job Title: HR Operations Administrator Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office) Type: Full time - Fixed Term 5 months (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch) At Ardonagh Specialty, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity. Working at Ardonagh Specialty means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own. Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you. What we can offer: We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent. You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc. Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits): Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%). Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you. Competitive salary. Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary. Group Income Protection. Generous Annual Leave entitlement. Private Medical Insurance. Group annual bonus scheme. Purpose of the Role: The HR Operations Administrator provides high‑quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This role is to assist the HR Operations team in maintaining accurate HR records, supporting HR processes, and delivering excellent service to colleagues during a particularly busy period. The HR Operations Administrator plays a key part in ensuring smooth day‑to‑day HR operations and contributing to an efficient, compliant, and people‑focused HR function. Key Role Accountabilities: · Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. · Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documentation. · Conduct pre-employment checks, reference requests, and right-to-work verification. · Process HR changes including new starters, leavers, promotions, and contract amendments. · Maintain HRIS data accuracy and process updates in a timely manner. · Troubleshoot basic system queries from employees and managers. · Respond to day‑to‑day HR queries, escalating to the HR Operations Manager as appropriate. · Assist with exit administration, including final letters, system updates, and leaver processing. Qualifications & Experience: Essential · Experience working in an administrative role requiring good levels of attention to detail and accuracy. · Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality standards. · Computer literate (in particular Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel and Outlook) Desirable · Previous experience in a fast-paced HR administration role, ideally within a regulated industry. · Familiarity with HR systems (Dayforce, Team Tailor). · Working knowledge of employment law fundamentals. · CIPD qualification. Person Specification: · Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. · Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. · Confident communicator with strong customer service orientation. · Proactive and solution‑oriented. · Collaborative team player with a willingness to support others. Think you don’t meet every requirement? We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive . If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group. Interview Process: At Ardonagh Specialty, we have a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company: Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job. Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Ardonagh Specialty, and answer any immediate questions. If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future. Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team. If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback. We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know. #AS

Responsibilities

The HR Operations Administrator will provide high-quality administrative support across the entire employee lifecycle, focusing on maintaining accurate HR records and supporting HR processes during a busy period. Key duties include preparing contracts, conducting pre-employment checks, processing HR changes, and managing HRIS data accuracy.