HR Admin

New Appointments Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking an HR Administrator for a temporary, 2‑month assignment in Sittingbourne, starting ASAP. The role focuses on supporting a busy HR function with strong organisational and communication skills, while handling confidential information and keeping HR records up to date.

You will assist with recruitment administration, Right to Work checks, absence monitoring, and coordination of meetings.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience or knowledge is preferred
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Able to handle confidential information sensitively
• Reliable, proactive and able to work to deadlines
• Available to start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR systems, employee records and standard correspondence
• Support recruitment administration, including interview coordination and new starter documentation
• Complete Right to Work checks, probation tracking and document acknowledgements
• Support absence monitoring and Occupational Health administration
• Coordinate meetings and maintain training records
• Respond to routine employee queries
• Assist with basic HR reporting, filing and compliance checks
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Deadline-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

HR Administrator

Contract: Temporary, 2 months initially

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: (Apply online only) Monday to Friday

The Role

We are looking for an HR Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis for an initial 2-month assignment.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some previous HR administration experience or knowledge who is organised, proactive and confident supporting a busy HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain HR systems, employee records and standard correspondence
• Support recruitment administration, including interview coordination and new starter documentation
• Complete Right to Work checks, probation tracking and document acknowledgements
• Support absence monitoring and Occupational Health administration
• Coordinate meetings and maintain training records
• Respond to routine employee queries
• Assist with basic HR reporting, filing and compliance checks
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team

About You

• Previous HR experience or knowledge is preferred
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a professional approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Able to handle confidential information sensitively
• Reliable, proactive and able to work to deadlines
• Available to start ASAP

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles