Hr Administrator

Page Personnel; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Employer-funded pension

Private healthcare option

Life assurance and income protection

Job summary

Page Personnel in Chester is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to provide comprehensive HR and payroll support within a busy manufacturing environment. You will manage contracts, onboarding/offboarding, data integrity, and benefits administration while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Experience with HRIS systems (Cascade/HiBob) and payroll coordination is essential, along with strong organisational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and payroll support.
• Proficient with HRIS to maintain records and lifecycle changes.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers or bureaus.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative support including contracts and amendments.
• Assist onboarding/offboarding and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases with confidentiality.
• Prepare monthly payroll information and liaise with payroll provider.
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies prior to processing.
• Administer benefits and respond to HR/payroll queries.
• Support recruitment and lifecycle activities including interviews and checks.
• Handle sensitive information discreetly and professionally.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and systems.

Skills

HRIS experience

Payroll coordination

Data accuracy

Documentation & filing

Communication

Organisation

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Currently studying CIPD

Tools

Cascade

HiBob

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

This company operates within the industrial and manufacturing sector and is based in Chester.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive HR administrative support, including the preparation of employment contracts, contractual amendments, absence management documentation, and employee correspondence.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring all documentation, compliance checks, and HR system updates are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with internal audit requirements.
• Prepare, collate, and submit monthly payroll information, including details of starters, leavers, salary amendments, absence records, and other employee changes.
• Act as a key point of contact for the outsourced payroll provider, resolving queries and ensuring payroll data is submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Review payroll reports and support the investigation and resolution of any discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
• Administer employee benefits and respond to day-to-day HR and payroll-related queries.
• Support recruitment and employee life cycle activities, including interview scheduling, offer administration, and pre-employment checks.
• Handle sensitive employee and payroll information with discretion, professionalism, and strict confidentiality.
• Identify and support opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and administrative efficiencies across the function.

The Successful Applicant

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, or similar people support role.
• Experience using HR systems (HRIS) to maintain employee records, update employee information, and process changes throughout the employee life cycle.
• Proven experience preparing, checking, and coordinating payroll information for monthly payroll processing.
• Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider or external payroll bureau, ensuring accurate and timely data submission.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and routine HR and payroll activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced HR team environment.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or currently studying towards a CIPD qualification.
• Experience using HR systems such as Cascade, HiBob, or similar HR and people management platforms.
• Previous experience supporting employee benefits administration and benefits-related queries.
• Experience working within a growing, evolving, or transformation-focused organisation.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives, including the enhancement of HR processes, systems, and ways of working.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and overall rewards package.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression within a growing organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a positive work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, in addition to public holidays.
• Employer-funded pension scheme with enhanced company contributions.
• A range of additional wellbeing and protection benefits, including life assurance, income protection, and critical illness cover.
• Private healthcare provision or a flexible benefits allowance.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where employees are encouraged to contribute, develop, and succeed.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits programme designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.