Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Administrator to join our People Services team based in Leeds, either on a full time or part time basis (4 days per week).

As our HR Administrator, you will be responsible for providing first line support and advice to employees on all contractual and process related aspects of their employment. Primarily supporting the HR team by delivering efficient, effective and accurate day to day administration in all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

You will utilise your high levels of attention to detail and thrive in a fast paced, delivery environment to enhance employees’ and new starter experiences. 

Our People Services team are pivotal in supporting our wider People & Culture division to ensure effective, and efficient administrative support of People Policies and Procedures, Payroll, Recruitment, Benefits, and Training & Development.

Whether you’re a seasoned administrator or at the start of your career in HR, this role will offer varied exposure to all human resources disciplines.

We know flexibility is important to people and at MPS we want you to have the best work-life balance possible. This is a hybrid role is based at our Leeds office on a with an expectation of 1-2 days per week at our offices.

Role Responsibility

• Support our wider People and Culture team with policy amendments, minute disciplinary meetings and work alongside our Talent Acquisition team for any recruitment requirements, including interview scheduling and contract generation
• Work closely with people leaders and develop harmonious relationships across the offices and departments.
• Ensure all people services transactions and contacts are processed, distributed, recorded, and fully resolved in a timely, accurate and confidential manner in accordance with SLA's
• Maintain colleague personnel files and distribute HR-related documents to colleagues
• Support with monthly and annual HR processes (payroll, salary review, bonus benefits)
• Promote positive employee relations and champion a community environment which enables the diversity agenda and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Support on assigned projects to ensure the smooth delivery and that these are time and cost efficient
• Keep abreast of evolving legislation and best practice, recommend opportunities for MPS to become more efficient and effective in People and Culture practices

The Ideal Candidate

• Graduate or minimum Level 3 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (or studying towards)
• Proven practical work experience within a HR role
• Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple activities
• excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate attention to detail / accuracy
• Up to date knowledge of employment law, best practice, contemporary approaches and HR policies and procedures
• Experience of pay and benefits administration
• Knowledge and application of People and Culture and employee relation approaches

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:

• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover
• Healthcare cash plan
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are either invested into bettering the organisation, its employees and our products, or kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply.

Our Recruitment team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact Recruitment by email careers@medicalprotection.org

Medical Protection Society