HR & Administration Officer

Adecco Portugal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive HR & Administration Officer to join a busy team in Chiswick. You will support end-to-end HR processes, onboarding, contracts, right-to-work checks, and payroll-administration while maintaining GDPR compliance.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary in the 30–33k range, and a benefits package plus discretionary bonus, with opportunities for development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Administration, HR Assistant, People Coordinator or similarHR support role.
• A degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of HR processes and employment administration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation management and offboarding.
• Assist with recruitment activities, interview coordination, offer documentation and contracts.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems with GDPR compliance.
• Coordinate induction programmes and training plans for new employees.
• Manage reference requests and employment verification checks.
• Monitor absence records and payroll-related administration.
• Prepare HR management information and reports.
• Support employee engagement and internal communications.
• Respond to day-to-day HR queries from staff and managers.
• Maintain and update HR policies and internal communications platforms.
• Support office administration, visitor management and facilities coordination.
• Assist with health & safety compliance, risk assessments and office audits.
• Coordinate training programmes (First Aid, Fire Marshal).
• Support travel administration and employee benefits administration.
• Process invoices and supplier/contracts administration.
• Organise company events, staff recognition programmes and awards.

Skills

HR Administration

Onboarding

Recruitment coordination

GDPR compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR & Administration Officer

Location: Chiswick, 4x in a week

Salary: 30-33k + Benefits + discretionary bonus

Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 9:00-5:30

The Opportunity

We are working with an established international organisation seeking an organised and proactive HR & Administration Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR and administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and in line with company policies and employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation management, and offboarding processes.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including interview coordination, candidate communication, offer documentation, employment contracts, and right-to-work verification.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Coordinate induction programmes and training plans for new employees.
• Manage employee reference requests and employment verification checks.
• Monitor absence records, maintain sickness reporting processes, and support payroll-related administration.
• Assist with HR reporting and the preparation of management information.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and staff events.
• Respond to day-to-day HR queries from employees and managers.
• Assist with the maintenance and updating of HR policies, procedures, and internal communications platforms.

Administration & Office Support

• Support office administration activities, including visitor management and facilities coordination.
• Assist with health & safety compliance activities, risk assessments, and office audits.
• Coordinate training programmes, including First Aid and Fire Marshal training.
• Support travel administration and employee benefits administration where required.
• Process invoices and assist with supplier and contract administration.
• Help organise company events, recognition programmes, and employee awards.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider business and HR team.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and additional duties as required.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience within a HR Administration, HR Assistant, People Coordinator, or similar HR support role.
• A degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• An understanding of HR processes and employment administration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Key Competencies

• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Effective problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities across the employee lifecycle
• Hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.