Human Resources Coordinator

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join our small, busy HR team at Poundstretcher. As an HR Administrator, you will contribute to the development of an effective HR function by providing a top-level administration service, ensuring that all aspects of HR administration are carried out in an efficient and professional manner.

Main Responsibilities

• Producing contracts of employment and offer letters
• Ensuring the correct paperwork is completed for security clearance for new store management
• Taking up & providing employment references
• Administration for the management of sickness and absence
• Updating vacancies on the Intranet & Internet
• Any other ad-hoc HR projects/administration including absence, disciplinary, Long Term Sick letters
• Set up and maintain personnel files for all new Store Management starters
• Raise authorisation forms for new starters, salary increases etc.
• Filing and archiving
• Dealing with queries over the telephone from stores
• Any ad-hoc duties as and when required

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work within a demanding environment using own initiative.
• Excellent IT skills (MS Office).
• Highly organised, methodical approach. Extremely accurate with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines & prioritise workload
• Customer Service outlook & approach to service delivery

What We Offer

• Apprenticeships and Career Development
• Staff Discount – 10% discount on all purchases in the store
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discount staff benefits portal
• Life Assurance cover
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you