Trainee HR Administrator

Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as flooring, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and operates a show home interior design services division.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million.

Are you looking to start or further your career in HR?

We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee Administrator to join our friendly HR team based at our Head Office in Coney Green, Chesterfield.

Salary - £22,675 plus bonus

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a busy team and has a genuine interest in developing themselves within the Human Resources profession.

Working within the HR department you will be required to deliver an efficient and professional service by providing a wide range of confidential administration support.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing day to day HR administration support.
• Ensuring that computerised staff records are maintained.
• Making full use of the Human Resource Information System.
• Producing confidential correspondence including contracts and employee relation letters.
• Ensuring that all employees provide copies of the relevant documentation.
• Dealing with internal and external enquiries by telephone, email and letter.
• Ensuring driving licence checks are carried out for new starters and on a biannual basis.
• Printing, scanning and filing as and when required.

Key Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing information
• Have great communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to be tactful and discreet with sensitive and confidential matters
• Has the ability to work in a team but also alone using your own initiative
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
• Previous HR experience is not essential as full training will be provided however some administration experience would advantageous

Our continued success is based on having a loyal, motivated and friendly team of people with a drive to succeed. In return we offer a generous benefits package as detailed below:

• Competitive Bonus
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
• Additional days leave for long service
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
• Life Insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• All inclusive and paid for team building days out
• Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
• A generous employee discount

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer