Reporting into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a professional HR service, supporting both employees and line managers with a range of people-related processes and administrative activities.
The Role
As HR Administrator, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR administrative support and ensuring the smooth delivery of HR processes across the business.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Managing HR administration and maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.
* Coordinating recruitment administration, including references, right-to-work verification and pre-employment checks.
* Managing the onboarding process from offer stage through to induction.
* Supporting recruitment campaigns, including interview coordination and candidate communications.
* Administering employee leaver processes and conducting exit interviews where appropriate.
* Maintaining HR systems and ensuring the accuracy of employee data.
* Managing absence and holiday records.
* Supporting probationary reviews and performance management processes.
* Liaising with payroll to ensure timely and accurate employee information.
* Coordinating training activities and maintaining training records.
* Assisting with HR projects, policy updates and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Supporting employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
* Producing HR reports and management information as required.
* Occasional travel to additional business locations where necessary.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised individual who thrives in a people-focused environment and enjoys balancing multiple priorities.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within an HR function.
* Experience working with HR or employee data systems.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* A proactive and flexible approach to work.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
* High levels of discretion and an understanding of confidentiality requirements.
Qualifications
* GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
* CIPD qualification, or currently studying towards CIPD, would be advantageous but is not essential.
What's on Offer?
* This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation and gain experience across a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, performance management and HR project work.
* If you are an organised administrator with a passion for people and HR, we'd love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year