HR Administrator

HR Administrator
Kettering, Hybrid working 
£28,500 per annum
Monday - Friday, Full time permanent 

We’re working with a growing UK-wide HR consultancy that provides practical, people-focused HR support to businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an organised, proactive and service-focused HR Administrator to join their central team. This is a varied position offering the chance to work closely with experienced HR professionals while supporting a diverse client base.

The role would suit either a HR administrator who enjoys variety, takes pride in producing accurate work and wants to develop their career within a consultancy environment, or someone that is at the start of their HR career ready to develop their hands on experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll provide essential administrative support across a broad range of HR activities, helping ensure clients receive an efficient, professional and reliable service.

Working alongside HR Consultants and Advisors, you’ll have exposure to different businesses and a wide variety of HR processes, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience across the employee lifecycle.

Providing accurate and efficient HR administration across a portfolio of clients.
Preparing and maintaining employment documentation, including contracts, policies, handbooks and employee letters.
Reviewing and updating client documentation to reflect legislative changes and business requirements.
Producing documentation relating to contractual changes, employee relations matters and other HR processes.
Coordinating new starter administration, including contracts, references, pre-employment checks and onboarding paperwork.
Supporting recruitment campaigns, including preparing adverts, reviewing applications, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates and clients.
Providing administrative assistance to HR Consultants and Advisors with employee relations and other HR casework.
Preparing meeting notes, supporting documentation and evidence packs.
Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients regarding day-to-day HR administration.
Monitoring shared inboxes and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly or escalated appropriately.
Maintaining accurate client records, CRM information and internal systems.
Managing and supporting client HR systems, developing strong system knowledge and becoming a key point of contact for users.
Assisting with HR system demonstrations and supporting clients with system-related queries.
Producing client reports covering workforce information such as absence, annual leave and turnover.
Supporting internal projects, process improvements and wider administrative activities.
Keeping up to date with developments in UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
Maintaining strict confidentiality and ensuring appropriate data protection standards are followed.
Providing additional administrative support to the wider consultancy team when required.About You:
Previous experience in an HR Administrator or similar HR support position is desirable.
An understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
Experience handling confidential employee information.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.
Good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Experience using HR and/or CRM systems.
Experience with Breathe HR would be beneficial.
An understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
The ability to recognise when an issue requires escalation.
A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing your HR career.
CIPD Level 3 or above, currently working towards a CIPD qualification, or equivalent HR experience