Administration Assistant

New Appointments Group; Stone Cross; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Administration Assistant to support a fast-paced HR team on a fixed term basis. The role involves various HR administrative tasks, requiring strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The position includes a competitive salary, with benefits such as private medical cover, a stakeholder pension scheme, and a flexible 9-day working fortnight.

Benefits

Competitive salary + company profit sharing scheme

Private medical cover (Benenden)

Death in service scheme

Stakeholder pension scheme

Employee rewards and recognition programme

Supportive team culture with development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a busy office administration role.
• Familiar with confidential environments and adept at multitasking.
• Experience in minute taking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day admin support to the HR Officer and wider HR team.
• Maintaining personnel files and handling confidential information.
• Preparing recruitment documentation and assisting with onboarding tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

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We are resourcing for an Administration Assistant to support a fast-paced and friendly HR team. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a positive "can-do" attitude, and a passion for working in a people-focused environment. The role is offered on a fixed term six month basis, with a 60-hour working fortnight.

The role

• Providing day-to-day admin support to the HR Officer and wider HR team
• Maintaining both paper and electronic personnel files
• Handling sensitive and confidential information in line with GDPR
• Preparing recruitment documentation, induction packs, and organising interviews
• Assisting with onboarding tasks including ID checks, reference requests, and system updates
• Supporting HR projects such as employee engagement surveys and training coordination
• Maintaining HR databases, training records, and organisational charts
• Updating TMS and HRM systems including payroll pre-checks and anomaly clearance
• Supporting company events and internal communications
• Taking confidential notes and minutes when required
• Assisting with general admin tasks across the business when needed

About you

• Minimum of 2 years in a busy office administration role
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive team player with a flexible approach

You will be familiar working in a confidential environment, possess strong organisational and multitasking skills and have excellent written and verbal communication. Knowledge of MS Office is essential, along with attention to detail and accuracy. Minute taking experience is advantageous.

9-day fortnight - Every other Friday off! Working
Competitive salary + company profit sharing scheme
Private medical cover (Benenden) & death in service scheme

Stakeholder pension scheme
Employee rewards and recognition programme
Supportive team culture with real opportunities to develop