Trainee HR Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee HR Administrator roles across Designer Contracts's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,675 - £22,675 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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