HR Administrator

Who are we? 

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health. 

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.  

We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work®. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.  

Overview of the role 

We are looking for an HR Administrator to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. 

Working as part of the HR Operations Team, this busy and varied role will support several key HR processes and procedures including onboarding and HR system maintenance.   

This role is home based / remote working but will require fortnightly attendance at our London / Nottingham offices along with some travel to support our national services.    

So, what will I be doing? 

As HR Administrator you will support the wider HR team with tasks such as onboarding new employees to our support office teams and brand-new clinics, ensuring full compliance with all paperwork from a legislative and regulatory point of view.  

You’ll maintain employee records on our HR Information System and ensure records pertaining to new starters and leavers are accurate and up to date.  

You'll take responsibility for HR tickets raised across the business, dealing with routine queries and providing first level advice in line with our policies and process, escalating where necessary. 

You’ll provide administrative support across all HR processes such as performance, absence management, probation, disciplinary and grievance issues.  

You’ll contribute to and produce a wide range of  compliance and staffing reports. 

What experience do I need? 

This is a role for strong administrator, someone who loves administration and coordination and already has experience in a similar type of role. You’ll ideally have some HR experience in a highly regulated sector, such as the NHS or another independent health care provider. 

It is key that you have excellent proficiency levels on the full MS Office Suite, in particular you must be adept at using Excel, Word and SharePoint. You’ll ideally also have some experience of using a HR Information System.  

In all you do you’ll require high levels of attention to detail and accuracy, and you’ll be expert at managing and prioritising your own workload, using your initiative to undertake tasks without requiring to be asked.  

You’ll be liaising with a wide range of individuals both internally and externally so a friendly disposition is a must as an ambassador for the team. 

 The HR Operations Team are a very friendly and supportive bunch. They're looking for a real team player who also has these traits and is happy to get stuck in and help their colleagues with all aspects of the role. 

What can we offer you? 

• Salary up to £26,208 depending upon experience 

• Up to 12% company bonus, paid quarterly based on personal objectives 

• Profit Share Scheme 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 1 day birthday leave 

• Company pension 

• Access to a range of benefits, including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, a few 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice service, private medical insurance, private dental care, health care scheme, death in service cover, an opportunity to sign up to a tax-free cycle to work and a retail/technology discount scheme 

• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses 

For more information or for the full job description, please contact joinus@newmedica.co.uk  

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.   

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.   

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.   

CompensationUp to £26,208 depending on experience