We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Administrator to join a busy HR Shared Services team, supporting employees and managers across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gaining exposure across the full employee lifecycle.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering a high-quality, people-focused service while developing strong HR systems and administration experience.
Main Responsibilities
Act as a key point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers via email, phone and ticketing systems
Prepare contracts, employment letters and HR correspondence accurately and within required timeframes
Support onboarding activities for new starters, ensuring a smooth and positive employee experience
Administer employee lifecycle changes including promotions, transfers, role changes and leavers
Maintain accurate employee records within SAP HR and associated HR systems
Support monthly payroll activity by ensuring all employee data changes are accurate and submitted on time
Assist with HR reporting, audits and data requests as required
Support benefits administration, family leave processes and long service awards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within HR Shared Services
Ensure all processes are completed in line with company policies and employment legislation and meet agreed service levels
About You
You are a detail-focused, organised and customer-driven HR professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
Previous experience in administration, ideally within HR, Payroll or Shared Services
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Confident communication skills and a professional approach to handling sensitive information
A strong customer service mindset and commitment to delivering a great employee experience
Experience using HR systems (SAP HR or similar would be an advantage)
A good understanding of HR administration processes and employment lifecycle activity
CIPD study (ongoing or planned) would be beneficial but not essential
What’s on Offer
Opportunity to develop broad HR Shared Services experience
Exposure to end-to-end HR processes and systems
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Excellent development potential for someone building their HR career
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your HR expertise while delivering a high-quality service, we’d love to hear from you.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year