HR Administrator reporting to the COO (CEO whilst COO is on maternity leave)
Company: Electron
Job type: Part-time (2-3 days/week, including a Tuesday or Wednesday), hybrid remote and office-based working, ideally working from our London office once a month.
Overview:
Achieving net-zero requires effective flexibility markets (in which consumers are paid to use more or less power at the right time and location), working at scale. Effective flexibility markets mean: lower energy prices for consumers, faster connection of new clean energy generating assets, more efficient use of these assets, and faster adoption of other clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles, electric heating and battery storage.
Yet to date flexibility markets have failed to launch and scale. Because of this:
- Customers are paying higher energy bills in support of old fossil fuel-burning power stations;
- More and more clean energy is wasted each year (an astonishing £2 billion in 2022 vs £500 million in 2019);
- New clean energy assets are stuck in ten-year grid connection queues because of ageing infrastructure designed for the world of fossil fuels; and
- Essential clean energy technologies like battery storage are not scaling as fast as they need to be.
Without effective flexibility markets it will not be possible to deliver a future of affordable, available, clean energy for all.
At a time when we are simultaneously experiencing a climate crisis, a cost-of-living crisis and an energy crisis, delays to introducing and scaling market solutions are unacceptable.
Electron has a technology centric scalable solution. Electron offers customers the ability to create, launch and operate flexibility markets quickly and efficiently using ElectronConnect, a fully configurable flexibility market platform.
Electron’s vision is to unleash renewable abundance by connecting millions of distributed resources to thousands of coordinated markets.
We’ll do this by helping network utilities (the companies that own and operate the local grids) and municipal suppliers adopt and scale flexibility markets to manage grid congestion, improve connection rates and lower bills.
We recently completed a £4m + £1m additional fundraise to support our international growth plans, read about it here; it’s an exciting time to join us.
The role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised HR Administrator to join our team on a part-time basis to support our growth plans. The ideal candidate will assist with various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and administrative tasks. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting people and processes in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
- Coordinate and conduct new hire orientations and onboarding sessions, ensuring a smooth transition for new employees.
- Maintain employee records and databases, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assist with employee relations matters, including responding to inquiries and escalating issues as needed.
- Support HR initiatives and projects as assigned, such as performance management, employee engagement activities, and HR policy updates.
- Assist with payroll processing and timekeeping tasks.
- Handle general HR administrative duties, such as drafting correspondence, organising files, and maintaining HR documentation.
- Stay updated on HR laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Comply with Electron’s information security management system and applicable legislation and regulations.
Requirements
- CIPD Level 5 preferred.
- Prior experience in HR administration or a similar role.
. - Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HR software.
- Knowledge of HR laws and regulations is a plus.
- Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Personal Attributes
- Effective and open communication skills
- Team player mindset with a passion for solving complex challenges
- Enjoys helping others
- Commitment to continuous learning and skill improvement
- Desire to help others achieve their goals
- Self-starter attitude
Our Culture & Values
We offer a flexible remote working environment requiring visits to our London office once a quarter for team activities, food and drinks. We welcome all candidates with the right to work in the UK, who have an enthusiasm to learn and grow, and who are comfortable with remote team collaboration to apply providing a cover letter, an up to date full CV and examples of recent work/projects.
Cultural fit is important to us. Here’s what it’s like to work at Electron:
- We care fiercely: for each other; for the climate; for good solutions and great outcomes.
- We have grit: transitions of such scale can be slow and hard. We bring courage, perseverance, and good humour.
- We blaze trails: we have a vision for a better energy future and are unafraid to both lead and challenge.
- We empathise to empower: each other, our customers, and our community. Celebrate diversity, seek to understand and improve together.
