Company Overview
Hercules Plc are a leading Civil Engineering and Construction company based in a modern head office in South Cerney, near Cirencester and Swindon.
This is a very exciting time to be joining the HR team as we continue our rapid growth. The HR department is extremely busy and has a direct impact on the organisation’s success. Duties will therefore be incredibly important in supporting the HR team and HR Manager to ensure weekly deadlines are met.
HR experience is not necessary, but we are looking for a determined, proactive, organised individual with a good sense of humour and able to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Supporting onboarding administration for site operatives including but not limited to Right to Work checks, ensuring contracts are issued and signed, gathering references
- General administration for site operatives including but not limited to rate changes, employment letters, holiday requests
- Liaising between HR, Operations, Payroll, Recruitment and Training to ensure the correct paperwork is supplied to ensure weekly payroll processes run smoothly
- Dealing with HR inbox general enquiries
- Updating personnel information
- Dealing with general queries from construction operatives working on site
- Any other duties as required and requested
Requirements
- Proven experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) such as Workday, PeopleSoft, or Taleo
- Strong knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and employment law fundamentals
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—to effectively interact with employees at all levels
- Demonstrated ability in data entry accuracy and managing multiple administrative tasks efficiently
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other social media management tools for recruitment campaigns
- Previous administrative experience supporting HR functions or related fields preferred
- Ability to adapt quickly to new software platforms and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Desirable Skills
- Trustworthy
- Manage workload effectively under tight deadlines and deal with multiple requests
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Confident talking to internal and external stakeholders via email and telephone
- Previous office admin experience desirable
- Ability to prioritise
- Strong work ethic
- Keen eye for detail
- Team player
What we can offer you
- A supportive team
- Group Life Cover
- Private healthcare insurance following successful probation period
- Learning and development funding and support
- Mentorship
- Cycle to work scheme
- Work socials and events
- A corporate lake membership for swimming (the benefits of our location)!
Hercules Plc values equality, diversity and inclusion. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applicants from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Hercules Plc is a keen supporter of the following organisations:
Armed Forces Covenant, which support members of the ex-military community including their families.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) working towards creating a better working environment for all.
Disability Confident (Committed)
Pay: From £26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
