HR Administration & Onboarding Specialist

Margetts; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Margetts is seeking an HR Administrator to act as the first point of contact for HR queries, draft and publish adverts, and coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process including pre-employment checks. The role supports onboarding, maintains HR records and ensures GDPR compliance while assisting with benefits and ad hoc projects.

The ideal candidate has prior HR administration experience, CIPD Level 3 (or studying), strong IT skills, and excellent organisational and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administration role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or currently studying towards.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using HR systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and escalate as needed.
• Draft and publish engaging job adverts.
• Review CVs to identify suitable candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and provide candidate feedback.
• Onboard new starters.
• Carry out pre-employment screening (DBS, references, right to work).
• Manage leaver processes and employee changes.
• Provide training and support for using PeopleHR.
• Maintain accurate HR records.
• Ensure GDPR compliance at all times.
• Support continuous improvement of HR processes and documentation.
• Provide admin support to the HR Manager.
• Assist colleagues with employee benefits and queries.
• Help with ad hoc HR tasks and projects.

Skills

HR administration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or studying

Tools

PeopleHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Margetts is seeking an HR Administrator to act as the first point of contact for HR queries, draft and publish adverts, and coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process including pre-employment checks. The role supports onboarding, maintains HR records and ensures GDPR compliance while assisting with benefits and ad hoc projects.

The ideal candidate has prior HR administration experience, CIPD Level 3 (or studying), strong IT skills, and excellent organisational and communication abilities.