HR Administrator

The Bbc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in Birmingham seeks a proactive individual to join their Onboarding Team within the HR Service Centre. The role focuses on delivering a seamless onboarding experience for new employees through effective communication and coordination of onboarding materials. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and experience in HR administration. The salary range for this position is £23,000 - £25,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in onboarding or HR administration is preferred.
• Ability to manage high volumes of data.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality onboarding service to new starters.
• Manage pre-employment checks and contract preparation.
• Communicate clearly with new joiners and hiring managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in HR administration

Excellent attention to detail

Comfortable using HR systems

Team player

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and people-focused individual to join our Onboarding Team within the BBC's HR Service Centre. This team plays a vital role in welcoming new colleagues and ensuring a smooth, engaging start to their BBC journey. WHY JOIN THE TEAM Whether it's supporting a new producer on a flagship show or helping a journalist settle into their first day, you'll be part of the team that helps bring the BBC's values to life from day one. You'll thrive in a-paced, collaborative environment, enjoy helping others, and take pride in delivering a seamless onboarding experience. Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality onboarding service to new starters across the BBC
• Manage pre-employment checks, including DBS checks, right to work documentation, and contract preparation
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with BBC policies and legal requirements
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with new joiners, hiring managers, and internal teams
• Use People systems (e.g. SAP) to input and track onboarding data with precision
• Coordinate welcome communications and onboarding materials
• Identify opportunities to improve the onboarding experience and suggest creative

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in HR administration, onboarding, or a similar support role
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data
• Comfortable using HR systems and digital tools
• Experience with SAP or similar HR systems
• A team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Desired (but not required)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of onboarding best practices and compliance requirements
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £23,000 - £25,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.