The Role
This isn’t just admin with a fancy title.
You’ll be at the centre of the HR function; the person keeping everything moving, accurate, and on track. From onboarding to reporting, systems to stakeholders… if it touches HR, you’ll likely have had a hand in it.
It’s fast-paced, detail-heavy, and genuinely varied. One minute you’re sorting onboarding, next you’re pulling data for leadership, then you’re fixing something in the HR system that’s decided to have a meltdown.
If you like being busy and actually making an impact, you’ll enjoy this.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing employee records, keeping everything accurate, compliant, and up to date
- Owning the admin side of the employee lifecycle (starters, leavers, changes)
- Supporting recruitment coordination from brief through to onboarding
- Producing reports and HR data (often at short notice - welcome to HR)
- Supporting absence tracking and time & attendance systems
- Maintaining and improving HR systems and processes
- Supporting appraisals and performance management admin
- Chasing references, background checks, and compliance tasks
- Working closely with HR Advisors and wider teams across the business
- Getting involved in continuous improvement - not just “that’s how we’ve always done it”
What You’ll Need
- Previous experience in HR or a strong admin background with a genuine interest in HR
- Strong Excel and systems skills - you’re comfortable with data, not scared of it
- High attention to detail (this role will expose you quickly if you don’t have it)
- Ability to manage your own workload without constant direction
- Confidence dealing with people at all levels
- Organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple priorities
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it) is a bonus, not a dealbreaker
What You Might Not Like
- It’s busy… consistently. There’s no “quiet HR week”
- You’ll be expected to pick things up quickly - hand-holding is limited
- Data accuracy matters here - mistakes don’t go unnoticed
- You’ll deal with people issues… not always the easy kind
What To Do Next
If you’re looking to build a proper career in HR (not just sit in admin forever), this is a solid step.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.