HR Administrative Officer

Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA); Bristol; On-site; GBP 23,946 - 29,267; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28.97% employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking an HR Administrative Officer to support its HR functions. The role requires excellent organizational skills, communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Key responsibilities include managing HR queries, maintaining employee records, and processing payroll claims. This is a fixed-term position offering competitive benefits, including a salary range of £26,607 and a generous pension scheme. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working options are also provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of using a range of communication skills to interact with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines using excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR function in delivering all HR services.
• Manage the HR inbox, triage queries, and respond within SLAs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office applications

Interest in HR administration

Education

Level 2 qualifications in Math and English (GCSE)

Job description

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Recruitment Marketing Partner at Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom

436605 HR Administrative Officer

Vehicle Certification Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 4th January 2026

💷 Salary: £26,607 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

We are seeking a HR Administrator to join our HR team. The team is small, friendly, collaborative and delivery focused. If you are seeking to develop your HR knowledge and skills, then this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for somebody who shares our values of honesty, integrity, objectivity, impartiality, and professionalism.

This is a busy role which requires a professional who is organised, proactive and able to work at pace. You will be involved in a variety of HR activities that will require you to manage multiple priorities and ensure that these are completed on time.

Top Responsibilities

• Support the HR function in delivering all HR services.
• Manage the HR inbox, triage queries, and respond within SLAs; provide secretariat support when required.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files; manage HR data and produce reports (e.g., sickness and performance metrics).
• Raise purchase orders and process HR invoices.
• Administer employee benefits (EdenRed).
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and leaver processes.
• Process and reconcile payroll claims.
• Contribute to HR communications via intranet and team briefings.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives.
• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience of using a range of communication skills to interact with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working to tight deadline using excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications, such as, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• An interest in working within a HR administration role.
• Level 2 qualifications in Math and English, i.e. GCSE - grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*, A, B, C or equivalent

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Additional Information

This post is offered on a Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) basis to complete a finite piece of work.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full job description and apply here https://bit.ly/4iFovzG

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 4th January 2026