HR Administrator

BBC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcaster is seeking a proactive individual to join their Onboarding Team in Birmingham. This full-time role involves delivering a seamless onboarding experience, managing pre-employment checks, and maintaining compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in HR administration. Salary range is £23,000 - £25,000 based on skills and experience, with opportunities for flexible working. Join the team and play a vital role in welcoming new colleagues at the onset of their journey.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality onboarding service to new starters.
• Manage pre-employment checks including DBS checks.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with new joiners.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in HR administration or onboarding

Excellent attention to detail

Comfortable using HR systems

Team player

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: A

CONTRACT TYPE: 1 X Fixed Term until October 2026

DEPARTMENT: BBC HR

LOCATION: Birmingham Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: 23000 - 25000 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to please indicate your preference in the application though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Interviews will take place on 24th and 25th November 2025.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

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 fast-paced collaborative environment enjoy helping others and take pride in delivering a seamless onboarding experience.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• 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

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• 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

If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

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.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 23000 - 25000