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We have an exciting opportunity for two HR Administration Managers to support our Water & Infrastructure and Power divisions. In these roles, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality HR administration, ensuring accurate employee data within PeopleHR and providing efficient, compliant support across the employee lifecycle, including payroll and external provider coordination. A key focus of these roles will be leading and developing a high-performing HR Administration team while driving continuous improvement across HR processes and service delivery. You will play a critical role in maintaining robust controls, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring exceptional levels of accuracy across HR and payroll administration. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening HR operations, improving data quality, and ensuring a consistently high standard of service to the wider business.
Job Responsibility
Lead and manage the HR system (PeopleHR), ensuring data accuracy, system audits, reporting, and continuous improvement, including upgrades, testing, and user training
Support business growth through acquisition integration, including data migration and onboarding managers to HR systems and processes
Oversee the delivery of end‑to‑end HR administration across the employee lifecycle, alongside supporting key HR projects such as pay and performance reviews, engagement initiatives, and organisational changes
Take ownership of monthly payroll processes, acting as the main contact for external providers, ensuring accurate submissions, thorough checks, and ongoing process improvements, alongside effective pension administration and query resolution
Lead, coach, and develop the HR Administration team, setting clear objectives and fostering a high‑performance, continuous improvement culture
Ensure all HR and payroll activities are compliant with legislation, policies, and GDPR, while improving processes, supporting audits, building strong stakeholder relationships, and managing escalated queries to maintain a high standard of service
Requirements
Strong experience managing HR systems and end‑to‑end HR administration processes
Proven experience coordinating payroll inputs and working with external payroll providers
Experience leading or supervising a team
Good understanding of pensions administration and auto‑enrolment requirements
Solid knowledge of HR processes, employment documentation, and compliance frameworks
Experience working in a multi‑site or operational environment
Previous involvement in HR or payroll audits and system/process improvements
Nice to have
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)
What we offer
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more