HR Administrator

Manpower UK; Bramcote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Ongoing assignment until Mar 2027

Good public transport links

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting a temporary HR Administrator in the East Midlands region. The role involves handling high-volume HR queries, triaging grievances and disciplinaries, and coordinating casework to keep processes moving. You will maintain accurate records and support the wider HR group with confidential information.

The position offers an immediate start, 37.5 hours per week, with potential to progress to permanent for the right candidate and excellent pay rates.

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist administration experience (day-to-day HR support, not just theory)
• Confidence managing a steady stream of enquiries and prioritising effectively
• Experience supporting sensitive HR activity with a discreet approach
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to keep records accurate and case steps on track
• Clear communication skills and professionalism when dealing with different stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Responding to high-volume, generalist HR queries with accurate information
• Supporting the HR team with grievances and disciplinaries, including initial triage
• Assisting with administration and coordination of HR case processes and records
• Ensuring documentation is complete, consistent, and ready for escalation when required
• Prioritising workloads to meet timelines while maintaining confidentiality

Skills

HR generalist admin

Prioritisation

Discretion/confidentiality

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Job description

This temporary HR Administrator role with Manpower UK sits in Nottingham, supporting a busy people function. Paying up to £17.58 hourly, the post suits someone who enjoys variety and helping staff obtain correct guidance. Duties include answering high-volume generalist enquiries, triaging grievances and disciplinaries, coordinating casework, and maintaining accurate records so processes progress smoothly. Strong organisation, clear communication and administrative precision are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise when requests arrive quickly. The successful candidate will keep documentation complete and consistent, assist colleagues through formal workplace procedures, and provide dependable support to the wider HR group. This contract offers valuable exposure to employee relations within a structured setting.

HR Administrator Location: East Midlands Airport

If you thrive on variety, enjoy helping people get the right HR support, and can stay organised when enquiries come in fast, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a busy HR environment. You''ll play a key role in keeping HR casework moving and supporting colleagues through important workplace processes.

What you''ll be doing:

• Responding to high-volume, generalist HR queries - ensuring the right information is provided quickly and accurately
• Supporting the HR team with grievances and disciplinaries, including initial triage to determine next steps
• Assisting with the administration and coordination of HR case processes (e.g., keeping records up to date and supporting smooth progression)
• Helping ensure documentation is complete, consistent, and ready for escalation where required
• Prioritising workloads to meet timelines, while maintaining discretion and confidentiality throughout

What you''ll bring:

• Strong HR generalist administration experience (day-to-day HR support, not just theory)
• Confidence managing a steady stream of enquiries and prioritising effectively
• Experience supporting sensitive HR activity, with a thoughtful and discreet approach
• Excellent attention to detail-able to keep records accurate and case steps on track
• Clear communication skills and professionalism when dealing with different stakeholders

Additional information:

• Immediate start required
• Ongoing assignment until March 2027
• 37.5 hours per week, 09:00-17:00
• Excellent rates of pay
• May lead to permanent work for the right candidate
• Great public transport links