**Job Description:** This exciting role is responsible for providing comprehensive HR administration and support to the Instron Europe HR Team; covering all aspects of HR and the full Employee Life Cycle. There role is also responsible for assisting divisional leadership with calendar management and ad-hoc administration. **Key Tasks & Responsibilities** + Act as the first point of contact for all general employee queries + Recruitment – book in interviews, telephone screening, management of WorkDay Recruit, reporting on recruitment status throughout Europe. + New Starters – manage the process for new starters including drafting and issuing all paperwork, reference and background checks, liaising with managers and recruitment agencies where appropriate, induction and probationary processes. + Payroll and Benefits – working with the Payroll and Benefits Advisor to ensure all payroll related information is shared in a timely manner and high level of accuracy.Follow up employee queries, complete all paperwork efficiently. + HR Support – support the HR Team with all administrative duties including minute taking, letters, contractual paperwork, recruitment, updating HRIS and ad hoc general duties + Leavers – manage the leaver process including exit interviews + Project Work + Ensure that accurate and up to date information is provided to employees and that employees are satisfied with the level of service provided. + Be the first point of contact for all queries relating to holiday allowances, sickness absence data and other management reporting requirements + Ensure that the HRIS is constantly maintained and 100% accurate + Carry out all other reasonable ad hoc duties in order to support the HR department and wider business + Ensure all processes are documented and stored on the Shared Drive allowing other to access where appropriate. **Key Competencies** + Holds the highest standards of confidentiality. + Communicates well both in writing and verbally + Enjoys and is able to work as part of a small team + Flexible, proactive approach to work with a positive, enthusiastic, ‘can do’ attitude + Will remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst able to prioritise and multi-task + Can use own initiative and work independently or as part of a small team but also knows when to ask for help + Takes ownership for work within the scope of their role, and looks for opportunities to develop + Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to understand and implement processes effectively + Records information accurately & has good attention to detail + Builds appropriate professional relationships with employees and line managers + Comfortable with change; able to change pace or track as and when business need requires **Key Experiences (desirable but not essential)** + Must be IT Literate – intermediate or advanced with MS Word Packages, particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint (essential) + Working with HR Information Systems, inputting data, system maintenance and enhancements + Providing general HR support and advice to employees and line managers + Has a good understanding of HR policies and procedures + Has an understanding of basic employment legislation + Has experience working with Senior Leadership. **Qualifications** + Certificate in Personnel Practice (CIPD) is desirable but not essential + Additional other HR or Payroll related qualifications are desirable but not essential + Good standard of Higher education or equivalent work experience