ZSL Looking for HR Team Administrator LZ and Central Functions at London, Greater London (Hybrid) Full Time

Overview

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. 

Role Profile

ZSL has an exciting opportunity for a HR Administrator to provide administrative assistance to the London Zoo and Central functions HR team based in London Zoo and ensure all changes that affect payroll are completed in a timely fashion.  The successful candidate will support the Senior HR Business Partner and HR Advisor to ensure the smooth running of the team.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Admin tasks including minute taking, writing letters, data management and other ad-hoc duties 
• Writing and issuing employment contracts, contract extensions and amendment letters for employees
• Inputs new starter details and other personal detail changes onto the HR & Payroll database system.
• Issues and chases employment reference requests.
• Processes employee right to work checks & DBS checks.
• Ensure the monthly payroll spreadsheets are updated, and changes are processed in a timely manner.
• Monitors the Science and C&P HR team and HR admin email inbox and replies to general/recruitment enquiries 
• Supports with benefit processes such as childcare vouchers, gym membership, season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.
• Assists with organising and delivering staff events, e.g. Long Service Awards, Staff Christmas Party, etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience 

• Previous experience as a HR Administrator
• Solid administration experience is essential
• Experience in an HR or data sensitive environment is desirable

Skills & Abilities

•  Excellent numerical, written, communication and computer skills are required.
•  Proven skills in using MS office packages, specifically Excel.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

What do we offer?

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value of having employees with diverse skills, experiences, and abilities, we therefore, encourage applications from all backgrounds.

“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.    

You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, stakeholder pension (employer contribution is matched up to 12%), complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, subsidised gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

To Apply

Applicants will need to upload their CV plus a covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the “Apply for this job online” button on the ZSL website.

Please note: You may be contacted for an interview upon application

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.