HR Admin

Butler Rose; Chudleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking an HR Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role supports day-to-day HR activities, maintains accurate employee records, and assists with onboarding and training documentation.

A CIPD Level 3 qualification or progress toward one is desirable, with previous HR or strong admin background preferred. The successful candidate will work closely with the HR team to ensure professional handling of confidential information and to provide a positive employee

Qualifications

• Previous experience within HR or a strong administrative background.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support a busy team.
• Experience using HR systems (desirable).
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or currently studying towards one (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Processing new starter and leaver administration.
• Coordinating right-to-work checks and onboarding documentation.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting training administration and updating training records.
• Organising occupational health appointments and tracking expiry dates.
• Issuing welcome packs, probation reminders and employee communications.
• Processing internal employee movements, including promotions and transfers.
• Managing employment reference requests.
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Supporting the wider HR team with ad hoc administration and projects.

Skills

HR experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Studying towards CIPD

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Full Time | Easily Accessible from Exeter, Newton Abbot & Ivybridge

We're working with a well-established organisation that is looking to appoint a HR Administrator to join its friendly and supportive HR team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has high staff retention and thus rarely recruits, making it an excellent chance to gain valuable experience within a professional HR environment.

This role would suit someone with previous HR experience, a strong administrative background, or an individual who has recently completed a CIPD qualification and is looking to build their career within HR. You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day activities of the HR function, ensuring employees receive a positive experience and that HR records and processes are maintained accurately.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Processing new starter and leaver administration.
• Coordinating right-to-work checks and onboarding documentation.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting training administration and updating training records.
• Organising occupational health appointments and tracking expiry dates.
• Issuing welcome packs, probation reminders and employee communications.
• Processing internal employee movements, including promotions and transfers.
• Managing employment reference requests.
• Acting as a first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Supporting the wider HR team with ad hoc administration and projects.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Previous experience within HR or a strong administrative background.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A proactive approach and willingness to support a busy team.
• Experience using HR systems (desirable)
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or currently studying towards one (desirable)

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.