Administrator - HR

Confidential; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Bracknell is seeking a Temporary Administrator to join the HR Team. This full-time role is Hybrid, based two days in the office, with hours 9:00–17:00 and a one-hour lunch break.

You will assist with onboarding, support background checks, collect tax documents, maintain HRIS, update personnel files and handle new hire paperwork, while delivering excellent service to staff and managers. Training may be required on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven administration experience in a busy office.
• Strong MS Office skills: Outlook, Excel, Word.
• Experience managing shared mailboxes and high-volume email traffic.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding of new hires and internal transfers, including drafting employment contracts.
• Support background checks and related processes to ensure compliance.
• Collect tax documents and other employee records in line with hiring regulations.
• Update and maintain employee records in the HRIS.
• Ensure personnel files are maintained in line with legal compliance.
• Process new hire paperwork and establish personnel files accurately.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees and managers, directing inquiries appropriately.
• Support HR Managers and partners with administrative tasks.
• Perform additional duties to assist the HR team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Email management

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Administrator

Position: Temporary Administrator

Contract Length: 3 months

Hourly Rate: 15.50 - 18.00

Working Pattern: Full Time, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a 60-minute lunch break.

Location: Bracknell (Hybrid Role - 2 days in the office)

As an Administrator in the HR Team, your contributions will be vital in ensuring smooth operations within the department.

• Assisting with the onboarding of new hires and internal transfers, including drafting employment contracts as needed.
• Supporting background checks and related processes to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Collecting necessary tax documentation and other employee documents in accordance with hiring regulations.
• Updating and maintaining employee records in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
• Ensuring personnel files are maintained in line with legal compliance.
• Processing new hire paperwork and establishing personnel files accurately.
• Providing excellent customer service to employees and managers, while directing inquiries to the appropriate resources.
• Supporting HR Managers and partners with various administrative tasks.
• Performing additional duties as required to assist the HR team.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven administration experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Experience managing shared mailboxes and handling high-volume email traffic.
• An ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence in following written instructions and processes.

Working Environment

This role requires flexibility, with the expectation to work in the Bracknell office two days a week (typically Tuesday and Wednesday). Initially, full-time office presence may be required for training. The working hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, with a 60-minute lunch break.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive HR team in a thriving organisation. The ideal candidate will have the chance to showcase their administrative talents while gaining valuable experience in HR functions.

Candidates are encouraged to provide specific examples of their administrative skills and responsibilities from previous roles when applying. This will help illustrate how their experience aligns with the demands of this position.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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