HR Admin Specialist (Temp, 2–4 months) – Hereford

Seymour John Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary pro rata

2–4 month assignment

Experience in busy HR function

Varied HR administration exposure

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd is seeking an organised HR Administrator to provide temporary support in Hereford for an initial 2–4 month contract. The role handles employee relations, absence management, and welfare communications, ensuring records are maintained accurately and confidentiality is upheld.

The ideal candidate will have HR administration experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while supporting the HR team with efficient

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or HR support.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining HR records, trackers and employee documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Proactive, flexible and professional approach, with the confidence to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue employee relations documentation and information packs.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, confidential notes and records.
• Provide administrative support for occupational health referrals and follow-up actions.
• Manage absence-related processes, including correspondence relating to unauthorised absence (AWOL).
• Follow up on outstanding sickness documentation and medical notes.
• Maintain and update sickness absence trackers and HR records.
• Conduct employee welfare calls and record relevant information appropriately.
• Support HR system administration, including password resets and access queries.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Respond to HR queries and provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and ensuring HR processes are completed within agreed timescales.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Record keeping

Prioritisation

HRIS

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Seymour John Ltd is seeking an organised HR Administrator to provide temporary support in Hereford for an initial 2–4 month contract. The role handles employee relations, absence management, and welfare communications, ensuring records are maintained accurately and confidentiality is upheld.

The ideal candidate will have HR administration experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment while supporting the HR team with efficient