Administration Team Leader
Description
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
Our competitive package offers a wide range of benefits and rewards.
The position
This role reports into the Head of People & Culture, UK&I and will involve managing the day-to-day operations of the administrative team who will be managing payroll and benefits data, learning and development administration and supporting HR transformation projects within the business. The role will ensure that all functions are carried out efficiently and to a high standard. The role also includes providing guidance and support to team members while driving continuous improvement across our administrative processes.
Accountabilities
- Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of administrators, fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and high performance. Set and track performance goals for team members, providing regular feedback, conducting appraisals, and identifying training needs
- Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth and efficient administration processes, managing team workflows and overseeing resource allocation to meet tight deadlines associated with business projects.
- Collaboration: Work alongside centres of excellence to ensure global alignment on key systems and processes
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in administrative processes, implementing changes as needed.
- Stakeholder Communication: Act as the main point of contact for internal departments and external partners regarding administrative support, resolving queries and issues promptly.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on team performance, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements, including data protection and confidentiality.
- General Administration: Assist with higher-level administrative tasks and support as needed, ensuring a hands-on approach within the team.
Knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of data protection and compliance practices
Skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with and influence at all levels in the organisation
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to work in a busy open plan environment and within a team
- Compliant with global standards and uses creativity to resolve local issues.
Experience
- Proven experience in an HR administrative role with team leadership capabilities
- Experience in working in a shared service role is desirable
- HR or payroll system implementation experience would be advantageous
At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.
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