HR Administrator

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man 

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025

The opportunity:   

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Zurich to join the local Isle of Man HR team as a HR Administrator. This role will also involve collaboration with the wider Zurich HR Community.  We are looking for someone to support senior team members with general administration.

It is an exciting time to work in HR and we are looking for someone who is proactive and a self-starter to work with us as we support the business, prepare for the future, and deliver our people strategy.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate needs to be highly organised and able to prioritise work when under pressure to meet various deadlines. Some of the key skills and experience we are looking for include:

• Strong administrative skills & attention to detail.
• Confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Experience working with Microsoft applications.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused.
• A team player who can confidently interact with others but who is also able to work independently.
• A problem solver, naturally curious and inquisitive.

A bit more about what you will be doing…

Generalist HR Support:

• Support the team in picking up and managing through to completion routine HR queries from managers and employees, taking ownership of the team mailbox and escalating where necessary.
• General administration including drafting letters, processing invoices and support with organising events.
• Administering the quarterly employee recognition programme.
• Support with administration for Employee Relations cases as required. 

Learning, Talent Management & Acquisition:  

• L&D support including the professional qualifications process and study contract policy, including support with managing invoice & grant administration.
• Point of contact for talent acquisition and recruitment, handling queries and monitoring the onboarding process, escalating issues where necessary.
• Support the roll out of talent and learning and development programmes, to ensure employees have opportunities to grow and learn.

Pensions Administration:

• Support with the new member joining paperwork process, to include monthly the administration process and deal with ad hoc queries.

Who are we?
We are Zurich International Life!  
 
We support our fellow business units who provide life and savings products to markets around the world.  Based out of the Isle of Man since 1982, Zurich has built a strong reputation as a reliable, dependable yet innovative insurer and regularly receives recognition and awards from the industry. 
 

This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 380 employees at this location.
 

Please take a look at the video for an insight into Zurich: 
https://players.brightcove.net/5768412917001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318953386112 

Our culture:      
At Zurich on the Isle of Man, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to the workplace and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, race, gender or sexual identity, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to treating all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.    
We have an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.       
 

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.    
 

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.