Store HR Administrator – UNIQLO Cambridge

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
UNIQLO

Are you passionate about supporting your colleagues and managers with their development and challenges? Do you have a keen eye for details? Then look no further!

We are looking for an in-store HR Administrator to support our new store in Cambridge, playing a key role in supporting the store’s continued growth and people agenda. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for HR and administrative matters at store level.

This role reports into the Store and Area Managers with a dotted line into HR Business Partner, working closely with in-store management team and the wider HR community within UNIQLO UK.

• Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/5 days
• Flexibility: Full flexibility from Monday to Sunday required
• Location: Cambridge

The HR Administrator is responsible for:

• Ensure each stage of employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, contracts, variations, etc) is completed accurately in a timely manner.
• Handle employee data with strict confidence and keep employee records up to date on all systems, e.g. right to work documents, employment paperwork, attendance, etc, in compliance with GDPR.
• Monitor employee timesheets on a daily basis and manage payroll process with great attention to detail to ensure pay is 100% accurate.
• Take charge of absence management process.
• Support recruitment process with Store Managers in direct communication with candidates – screening applicants, interviewing candidates, extending job offers and issuing contracts.
• Deliver smooth induction and training for new starters.
• Support store management on staff development.
• Actively contribute to building a positive and inclusive store culture.
• Support managers and employees on employee relation matters.
• Be the first point of contact for employee queries regarding payroll, contract, holiday and other HR-related questions.
• Answer queries from the Customer Service Team and directly from customers promptly.
• Update and maintain business-related information in the staff room and back office.
• Ensure the back office is clean and tidy at all times.
• Complete money/banking tasks on time.
• Manage both routine and ad-hoc back of house admin duties.
• Support customer service and shop floor tasks as required.

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

• Embrace FR Way and UNIQLO values and principles
• Basic knowledge of HR policies and payroll processes
• Passion for retail and sound understanding of how this sector operates
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Effective communicator with confidence to work across multiple levels and stores.
• Discreet, approachable, and trusted with confidential information
• Can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What we can offer you:

• 34 days of paid leave per holiday year (inclusive of 8 bank holidays)
• Staff discount 30%
• Workwear allowance
• Commuting cost subsidiary
• Global profit share scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Professional development fund
• Private medical care
• Private pension scheme
• Paid Volunteer days – twice a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policy

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