HR Administrator – Maternity Cover

What we are offering:

Salary £23,000 - £25,000 depending on experience

Flexible working - Mondays and Fridays at home, Tuesday to Thursday in the office

Subject to eligibility, enrolment into the pension scheme after 3 months

25 days holiday with the ability to buy 5 more

Death In Service, Cash Plan and PMI upon successful probation

On-site free parking

Please note that this is a fixed termed contract

About the role:

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure within a varied HR environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients.

As an outsourced HR provider, we partner with a wide range of businesses across multiple sectors, with employee numbers ranging from small start-ups of just two people through to established organisations of up to 200 employees. This variety means no two days are the same, and the role provides valuable insight into different business needs, cultures, and HR challenges.

You will be part of a collaborative and supportive HR team that prides itself on delivering practical, high-quality HR solutions. The team works closely together to ensure clients receive a seamless service, combining administrative excellence with a strong understanding of HR best practice.

The HR Administrator plays a key role in underpinning this service - providing efficient administrative support, maintaining accurate records, assisting with employee lifecycle processes, and acting as a first point of contact for client queries. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, enjoys working in a varied environment, and is keen to develop their HR knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to both the team and our clients.

About the team:

Our HR team is small, close-knit, and highly collaborative, creating an environment where everyone’s contribution truly matters. Because of our size, we naturally support one another - not only in our day-to-day work, but also on a personal level. This creates a positive and inclusive team culture where people feel valued, respected, and able to bring their whole selves to work.

Each team member brings their own unique background, experiences, and areas of expertise, which enriches the way we work together. We actively share knowledge, ideas, and different perspectives, allowing us to approach challenges thoughtfully and deliver well-rounded HR support to our clients.

We take pride in being approachable, adaptable, and supportive - both as colleagues and as HR professionals. This strong team dynamic enables us to maintain high standards of service while fostering a workplace where collaboration and continuous learning are at the heart of what we do.

Day to day tasks:

• Delivering excellent customer service in accordance with Service Level Agreements
• Maintaining accurate HR data and records
• Onboarding new employees using various HRIS, including issuing Offers and Contracts
• Ensuring background checks are performed, via a 3rd party screening company
• Creating and issuing documents including Contract Variations, bonus and leaver letters
• Running out payroll change reports to pass on to the Payroll Manager
• Providing and requesting references for ex-employees and new joiners.
• Auditing of existing data to ensure records are accurate and complete
• Answering the telephone and assisting clients, or passing through to the relevant team member as required
• Supporting the HR Team with other ad-hoc tasks

What we ask of you:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong and demonstrable administration skills
• Proactive in nature with a drive to get things done
• Personable and professional, with the ability to adapt style to suit the situation
• Confident telephone manner
• A methodical approach
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise workload
• Confident PC user with good working knowledge of Word/Excel
• CIPD Level 3 an advantage but not essential.
• Maths and English GCSE grades A-C (4-9) essential
• 1+ years’ experience working in an office preferred

HR Path’s global presence:

HR Path are a global Human Resource leader that supports customers globally in every aspect of their organisation’s HR digital transformation. We provide professional advice and support to organizations for whom human capital is essential in their HR transformation process. Having a footprint in the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, we are able to offer global support in the development and execution of our customer’s HR strategy.