HR Data Administrator
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Closing date: 18th February 2025
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We're now looking for a HR Data Administrator (12 month fixed term contract) to join our People Services team!
Working closely with the HR Operations Manager, in this role you'll be the go-to person for keeping data accurate, reporting and data validation.
About the Role
- Maintaining and updating employee records in our HR system (Oracle Fusion) and databases.
- Ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Managing data validation processes using spreadsheet formulas and automated checks.
- Generating and analysing HR reports, including headcount, turnover, and absence reports.
- Using formulas and validation techniques in Google Sheets/Excel to ensure data accuracy.
- Assisting in HR metrics tracking and data visualization for reporting.
- Maintaining HR databases, ensuring all records are up-to-date and secure.
- Identifying and troubleshooting HR system issues and assisting in changes and updates when required.
About You
- Previous experience in HR administration, HRIS management, or data administration.
- Technical skills and proficiency in Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and HR software (ideally Oracle Fusion).
- Experience with formulas like VLOOKUP, COUNT IF, True/False validation and pivot tables.
- Knowledge of data validation techniques and reporting tools.
- Experienced in delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining quality and efficiency.
- Attention to detail and strong ability to maintain accuracy in large data sets.
- Curious and interested in expanding knowledge of systems and data.
We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV.
The closing date for applications is 18th February 2025.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Alice on alice.connor@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
Benefits at the Guardian
Culture & Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Learning & Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Our Working Environment
We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.
Additional Benefits & Policies
We offer 30 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 5 day holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to life cover, income protection, healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
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