HR Admin & Onboarding Specialist (6-Month Contract)

WFS Patron; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WFS Patron in Reading is seeking an organised HR administrator for a six-month fixed-term contract. You will provide essential administrative support across HR activities, including maintaining employee records, recruitment, onboarding, leavers and DBS checks.

The role offers opportunities to review and improve processes, maintain clear trackers, and embed improvements across the team. Strong IT skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience is essential.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow processes and complete tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Positive, proactive and willing to help the team.

Responsibilities

• Providing accurate and efficient administrative support across HR processes.
• Maintaining employee records and physical and digital files, ensuring information is up to date.
• Supporting HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, leavers and DBS checks.
• Monitoring HR workflows and trackers, following up actions and data-quality checks.
• Supporting review and improvement of HR administrative processes and templates.
• Handling confidential employee information in line with data protection requirements.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independence

HR knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WFS Patron in Reading is seeking an organised HR administrator for a six-month fixed-term contract. You will provide essential administrative support across HR activities, including maintaining employee records, recruitment, onboarding, leavers and DBS checks.

The role offers opportunities to review and improve processes, maintain clear trackers, and embed improvements across the team. Strong IT skills and confidentiality are essential.