HR Administrator

HR Administrator

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. As part of Croda, you will join a team committed to protecting the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and acting responsibly towards the environment, helping us build a safe, inclusive and sustainable organisation.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Human Resources Administrator to support our UK HR Operations and Recruitment team at Cowick Hall. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Human Resources Administrator. In this role, you will develop the essential skills to provide administration support for the full recruitment and employee life cycle.

Who We’re Looking For:

• The desire to pursue a career in HR Operations, demonstrating enthusiasm for learning all aspects of the employee life cycle
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal and external contacts
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage and prioritise your workload to meet key deadlines
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements
• Excellent written communication skills
• Fully competent with all Microsoft Office applications
• A professional approach and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when handling information
• Recruitment and/or HR systems experience is desirable
• Experience within an HR Operations, HR Services or payroll environment would be particularly beneficial, as would an understanding of how HR processes and employee data can impact payroll

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creating and managing recruitment advertisements
• Coordinating interview arrangements
• Managing shared inboxes and acting as the first point of contact for HR and recruitment queries
• Supporting onboarding, contractual changes and leaver administration, ensuring documentation is accurate and issued promptly
• Completing right-to-work and other pre-employment checks, ensuring records are complete and compliant
• Supporting the maintenance of our HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
• Producing standard HR reports and completing regular data quality checks to maintain accurate employee records
• Working closely with colleagues across HR Operations and the wider HR team, ensuring employee information and changes are communicated accurately and efficiently
• Developing an understanding of how activities across HR Operations connect, supporting a joined-up service for employees and managers

At Croda, everyone has a part to play in maintaining a safe, inclusive and sustainable workplace. We value people who actively contribute to the wellbeing of their colleagues and the protection of the environment.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

In addition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salary sacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*, Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to number of health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Please note salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.