Senior HR Administrator

Penguin Random House; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

As the great Kurt Cobain once said, “Come as you are.” BMG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and we celebrate diversity in all forms. Equal opportunity runs deep in our core value of fairness and we are determined to create a truly inclusive work environment, where everyone can flourish. If you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

All applicants to BMG will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Senior HR Administrator

Join BMG’s People Excellence team and provide seamless administrative support, ensuring clear communication, efficient workflows and exceptional service to all stakeholders. We're looking for a process and detail-oriented individual, with a solid understanding of HR policies and regulations and strong organisational skills. Full-time and part-time applications considered.

Administrative Support

• Manage employee life cycle processes including preparing documents for onboarding, offboarding and employee changes (e.g., contracts, agreements, bonus letters)
• Maintain People systems and administer payroll, benefits, and pension processes accurately
• Prepare documents for the People team including presentations, agendas, policy/procedure and meeting minutes whilst scheduling team meetings and resolving calendar conflicts
• Track project progress, maintain timelines and follow up on team tasks as required
• Draft People communications (e.g., payroll reminders, benefit updates, DE&I awareness)
• Act as the primary People team contact, managing employee queries through our ticketing system

Compliance

• Supporting with IR35 and internal audits, ensuring that all policies, processes, and procedures meet legal and regulatory standards

Process Improvement

• Process invoices and raise purchase orders via internal systems
• Collaborate with People Operations Manager to optimise People team processes for improved efficiency
• Implement best practices to enhance team productivity and workflow, ideally including introducing new tools

Your Profile

• Demonstrated HR Administration experience and a passion for supporting in an administrative capacity
• Exceptional attention to detail and proficiency in all MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience in structuring and streamlining team processes to enhance efficiency
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Time management skills to drive efficient, collaborative team meetings, from agenda-setting to follow-up
• Familiarity with tools and software for project management and scheduling (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Trello)

Now, what's in it for you?

• 25 days pro-rated annual leave, plus 3 days between Christmas & New Year and an extra day for your birthday!
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance.
• All eligible parents, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, can receive up to 6 months of fully paid parental leave.
• Annual gig allowance.
• Artist showcases.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Give As You Earn Scheme.
• A fun and sociable office environment.

Pay Range

The above salary is dependent upon factors such as work experience, qualifications and business needs. In addition to the range above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and applicable benefits as listed above.

Are you interested? Apply now!

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring that candidates with disabilities are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Therefore, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note – there may be exceptional circumstances where the volume of applicants means we cannot interview all eligible candidates.

If you have any questions about the Guaranteed Interview Scheme or would like to confirm your eligibility, please reach out to us at [e-mail].