HR Administration Manager - Newcastle upon Tyne - 24-month FTC - Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global developer in Construction & Engineering seeks an HR Administration Manager for a 24-month fixed-term role. In this hybrid position, you'll oversee HR services for 11,000 employees, drive continuous improvement, and work closely with various teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in HR leadership along with a strong grasp of UK employment law and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing HR services for large, complex workforces.
• Strong technical knowledge of HR systems, ideally SAP/SuccessFactors.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR professionals in delivering core services.
• Drive process improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Manage high-volume contractual change activity.

Skills

UK employment law

HR compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Data insight

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

Job Description

Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy the challenge of managing high-performing teams across HR administration?

Oliver Sanderson is engaged with a global listed business in Europe, one of the world’s leading Construction & Engineering companies. A matrix business with a fantastic UK arm that you will be joining as HR Administration Manager. This is a 24-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting into the Head of Employee Services, you’ll oversee the delivery of HR administrative services supporting c.11,000 employees across the UK. You’ll be instrumental in driving continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance across employee lifecycle operations, from hire to retire.

Key areas of focus:

• Lead a team of HR professionals in delivering core services including vetting, onboarding/offboarding, employee data management, and occupational health.
• Ensure HR services meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Drive process improvement using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, IT and business leads to align and enhance processes.
• Act as deputy to the Head of Employee Services, taking ownership during absences and high-demand periods.
• Own documentation, escalations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Deliver strategic initiatives, including TUPE transitions and annual salary reviews.
• Manage high-volume contractual change activity.

The ideal candidate:

• Deep understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR services for large, complex workforces.
• Proven leadership of large operational teams (direct and indirect reports).
• Strong technical knowledge of HR systems, ideally SAP/SuccessFactors.
• Excellent data insight capabilities to drive performance and engagement.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, and a continuous improvement mindset.

This is a unique opportunity to join a confidential, global leader in technical and energy services, renowned for shaping the future of sustainable operations and innovation. The company has a UK-wide footprint with a focus on helping public and private organisations embrace digital and green transitions.

This is a hybrid role with a combination of working from home and travel to sites and offices where needed.

This role has an exciting salary and benefits package on offer.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and shape the future of HR service delivery, we want to hear from you.

Oliver Sanderson is an award-winning executive search firm recognised for path-breaking contributions to ED&I and digital recruitment innovation by the House of Lords, Global Recruiter, APSCo, the Recruiter Awards, and in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Album for a "transformational contribution" to UK business. We specialise in finding talent at board and senior leadership level for FTSE 100, FTSE 350, Fortune 500, and PE-backed businesses.