HR and Office Administrator

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to join a leading biotech company with branches in **Cambridge (UK), Houston (US)** and **Leiden (NL)**, and provides products and services globally. We are looking for a tenacious, competent and organized individual to join our high-paced, dynamic Team in **Bar Hill**. You will be responsible for providing general support to our team in connection with delivering human resources assistance as well as assisting in the recruitment process and general office administration. **Role & Responsibilities** - Managing and suggesting improvements for the "HR" and "Training" sections of our internal system, ensuring they are up to date - Reviewing, amending and creating internal policies, risk assessments and SOPs as required in line with UK employment law and best practice - Creating or updating new job descriptions as required - Booking and conducting interviews and employee HR meetings - Issuing employment contracts / offers - Updating databases with new starters and leavers, and keeping employee details up to date (including data, meetings and training records) - Managing onboarding process, induction and exit interviews - Recording any leave taken by employees accurately - Supporting managers and team members and get involved in ad-hoc projects as required - Creating travel itineraries for business executives, employees and company events - Welcoming and directing visitors - Planning and coordinating meetings, appointments and company events - Managing office supplies - Assisting procurement team with research, purchasing and payments as required - Suggesting automation and/or improvements for front and back end processes and functionality **Skills and Experience** **Required**: - Proven experience in an administrative position - IT literate in Microsoft products, including Excel - Good numerical skills - Pro-active with a keen eye for detail - Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills **Advantageous** - HR related qualification / experience - Experience in an Office Administrator role You will be highly self-motivated, organized, decisive, efficient and practical. You will have an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, will enjoy proofreading and writing and be passionate about helping people. This role is 100% office based in a large open-plan, newly refurbished modern office space. **About Us** Abbexa believes in empowering individuals from an early stage. We seek to support you to draw your own personal career map in line with your ambitions and aspirations. Our informal and friendly culture is an ideal working environment to cultivate excellent professional development opportunities. Abbexa is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and are dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion, respect and fairness and providing a positive environment for collaboration. We value diversity and are dedicated to treating all our colleagues and applicants fairly and with respect. Abbexa has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. The Living Wage commitment means everyone working at Abbexa will receive the Living Wage which is higher than the government minimum wage. Bar Hill offers a park, Tesco, coffee shop, barbers, clothes store and gyms, all within walking distance of the office. The package will include 21 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and the day off for your Birthday. It also includes access to a comprehensive pension scheme and healthcare benefits. This is a full-time, permanent position. The hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (one hour lunch). **FOR AGENCIES - WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ANY AGENCY FOR THIS OR ANY OTHER POSITION THAT WE ADVERTISE.** **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £26,500.00-£30,000.00 per year **Benefits**: - Company events - Company pension - Cycle to work scheme - Enhanced maternity leave - On-site parking Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: - Bar Hill CB23 8SQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 31/01/2025 Reference ID: HROA01