Position Summary

Are you a proactive HR Administrator who enjoys making things run smoothly behind the scenes? Do you like being the “go-to” person who keeps HR, payroll, and people processes on track? If so, this role could be a great next step.

As our HR Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of day-to-day HR operations. You’ll coordinate and deliver a broad range of HR activities, ensuring our people data is accurate, our processes are compliant, and our employees receive a professional and timely HR service.

Job responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day HR administration across the full employee lifecycle
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, including time and attendance, absence and sickness reporting
• Maintain HR systems and records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
• Manage absence records and support managers with absence and performance management reporting
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals and surveillance for our [Poole and Birmingham] sites
• Support recruitment activity – managing applications, scheduling interviews and handling pre-employment checks and security access
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding, including offers, contracts, references and leaver documentation
• Support employee relations activity (disciplinary, grievance and performance matters) with accurate documentation and timely follow-up
• Contribute to engagement and culture initiatives that help improve retention and employee experience
• You will also provide regular headcount and absence reporting to help the business make informed people decisions.

Who we are looking for 

• Previous experience in an HR administration role
• Working knowledge of HR processes and a basic understanding of HR legislation and policy
• Experience using HRIS/HR systems and time & attendance tools
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with employees, managers and external partners
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative team player, willing to “roll up your sleeves” and support where needed

Payroll administration, Occupational Health coordination or employee relations exposure would be an advantage.

What we can offer 

• The opportunity to develop your HR career in a busy, supportive team
• Involvement across the full employee lifecycle and exposure to a broad range of HR activities
• The chance to contribute to culture and engagement initiatives that make a real difference to our people
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Attractive compensation package