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

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in technical and energy services is seeking an HR Administration Manager for a 24-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves overseeing HR administrative services for a substantial workforce, driving improvements, compliance, and managing a team of HR professionals. Ideal candidates will possess deep HR compliance knowledge, leadership experience, and strong technical skills in HR systems. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience managing HR services for large, complex workforces.
• Leadership experience with large operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team in vetting, onboarding/offboarding, and employee data management.
• Driving process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Managing documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

UK employment law

HR compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Tools

SAP/SuccessFactors

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HR Administration Manager – Newcastle upon Tyne – 24-month FTC - Hybrid, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

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Location:

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy 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. You will join as HR Administration Manager on a 24-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Head of Employee Services, you will oversee HR administrative services supporting approximately 11,000 employees across the UK. You will drive continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance across employee lifecycle operations, from hire to retire.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of HR professionals in delivering services like vetting, onboarding/offboarding, employee data management, and occupational health.
• Ensuring HR services meet KPIs and SLAs.
• Driving process improvements using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Collaborating with Payroll, HR, IT, and business leads to optimize processes.
• Acting as deputy to the Head of Employee Services during absences and busy periods.
• Managing documentation, escalations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Implementing strategic initiatives such as TUPE transitions and salary reviews.
• Handling high-volume contractual change activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience managing HR services for large, complex workforces.
• Leadership experience with large operational teams.
• Strong technical skills in HR systems (preferably SAP/SuccessFactors).
• Excellent data analysis skills to improve performance and engagement.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a mindset for continuous improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a global leader in technical and energy services, known for innovation in sustainability and digital transformation. The company has a UK-wide presence, supporting public and private sector clients in green and digital transitions.

This is a hybrid role with remote work and site visits as needed.

An attractive salary and benefits package is on offer.

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

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