Admin Support- Compliance & HR

Watts Group Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm based in Manchester is seeking an Admin Support for its HR and Compliance teams. This entry-level role involves maintaining records, assisting in HR tasks, and supporting compliance functions. Ideal for someone organised with strong communication skills, keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable administrator with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee and compliance records.
• Support onboarding and recruitment administration.
• Organise meetings and training sessions.
• Respond to HR and compliance queries.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Discreet and trustworthy

Proactive

Adaptable

Confident using Microsoft Office

Job description

Admin Support – Compliance & HR

Purpose of Role: Based in our Manchester Office providing efficient administrative support across both HR and Compliance functions, ensuring smooth HR operations and helping maintain high standards of regulatory compliance and governance. This is an ideal entry‑level opportunity for someone keen to develop skills in both areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee and compliance records, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
• Support onboarding, recruitment administration, and HR communications.
• Assist in updating policies, tracking audit actions, and monitoring compliance systems for updates or alerts.
• Organise meetings, training sessions, and events for both HR and Compliance teams, including preparing materials and taking minutes.
• Respond to routine HR and compliance queries, escalating as needed.
• Prepare reports, standard letters, and documentation for both functions.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team and Director of Compliance, including diary management and correspondence.

Key Attributes

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.

About you

You're a reliable administrator who enjoys supporting others and thrives in a busy, people‑focused environment. You may not have direct HR or compliance experience, but you're enthusiastic, curious, and committed to learning. You take pride in your work, value confidentiality, and are motivated to help maintain high standards across the business.