HR Administrator

Funkeydoos.com; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing local company in Birmingham is seeking an HR Administrator to support various HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, and attendance management. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and previous experience in HR administration. The position is 100% office-based with a flexible working pattern of a minimum of 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role is required.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive and positive attitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
• Manage absence and attendance records.
• Oversight of HR administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Professionalism

Job description

Location

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (100% office-based)

Hours

Monday to Friday, minimum 5 hours per day (flexible to suit personal circumstances)

Salary

Competitive based on experience, qualifications, and ability to hit the ground running

Sponsorship

Not available for this role

Clearance

Must meet and comply with BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements

About Us

Blue Thorn is a friendly and growing company based in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. We’re proud of our diverse, multicultural workforce and positive, supportive working environment. As we continue to grow, we will be moving to a new local office in the new year still within the Jewellery Quarter and not far from our current location.

The Role

This is a varied and hands‑on role where you’ll support the full employee lifecyle from recruitment and onboarding to attendance management and general HR administration.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting with recruitment, including advertising roles, arranging interviews, and preparing offer letters and contracts.
• Managing onboarding and induction for new starters.
• Supporting annual review and appraisal processes.
• Overseeing absence management, including recording and reporting sickness and time off.
• Conducting return‑to‑work interviews following periods of absence.
• Taking accurate notes during absence, disciplinary, and grievance meetings.
• Carrying out and maintaining BPSS and Right to Work checks.
• Managing holiday bookings, attendance tracking, and time management records.
• Providing general HR administrative support, maintaining employee records, and ensuring policy compliance.
• Assisting with general business administration and ad‑hoc tasks as required.

About You

We’re looking for someone dependable, organised, and detail‑oriented, with a professional approach and a genuine interest in supporting people and processes.

You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High standards of attendance and timekeeping.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with HR systems.
• A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Additional Information

• Must be eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• BPSS clearance required and must be maintained.
• 100% office‑based in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.
• Flexible working pattern minimum 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.