Job Introduction
Colas’ HR team are based at head office in Solihull, Birmingham and support the business nationwide with all HR administration, Learning and Development, HR Business Partnering and Recruitment. We’re looking for an experienced HR Administrator to join our friendly team - you’ll work as part of a team of 3 administrators, supported by our HR assistant, to document the employee journey and support regional HR Advisors and HR Managers with adhoc tasks.
Main Responsibility
Day to day you’ll carry out administrative tasks which ultimately helps the business to function. It’s a varied role where you’ll work with multiple different departments, like resourcing and payroll for example, to ensure everything is documented and in order. This is a role where attention to detail is key, so we’re looking for a candidate who will take a real sense of pride in their work and can work to challenging deadlines.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a similar administrative position (ideally HR) with a strong consideration for delivering an efficient and professional service to our internal customers. You’ll have a keen eye for attention to detail with superb communication skills both written and verbal. You’ll ideally have a CIPD qualification or alternatively be open to upskilling/studying alongside your day job (funded by Colas). Finally, you’ll be able to commute to Birmingham Business Park (B37) and be reliable, punctual and committed to pursuing a long-term career within HR.
Package Description
As well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
About the Company
Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.
Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.
