HR Adminsitrator

Job Details

JAB Recruitment is acting on behalf of our Operator client for the recruitment of an HR Administrative Officer – Employee Relations. This full-time role, based in Aberdeen/London, offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with leaders in managing long-term sickness absences, coaching them through absence case management, and supporting other employee relations cases during periods of high demand. This is a 12-month contract position. 

Job Description:

• Proactively manage all long-term sickness absences, including handling Occupational Health referrals, submitting Group Income Protection claims, and conducting appropriate employee/leader follow-ups.
• Coach leaders in managing absence cases, ensuring appropriate documentation is received and stored in accordance with company requirements.
• Utilize absence trend data to collaborate with stakeholders and consider targeted interventions and resource development.
• Provide support in other employee relations cases during periods of high volume or absences as needed.

Profile:

• Prior experience as an HR Assistant/Officer.
• Preferably experienced in supporting employee sickness and absences.
• Basic understanding of employment law.
• Preferably working towards or fully CIPD qualified.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools.

Personal Qualities:

• A proactive, self-motivated, and delivery-oriented team player.
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written skills.
• Demonstrable organization and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a global and virtual HR team and with stakeholders in a complex matrix organization.
• A digital mindset with a curiosity for new technology and ways of working.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, which may include overnight stays.