Hr Administrator

Potential Recruitment; Darwen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Life Insurance

Cash-back health scheme

25 days holiday + stats

Job summary

Potential Recruitment is seeking an HR Administrator to join our team in Darwen, UK. The role focuses on HR coordination and administration across recruitment, payroll support, and compliance.

You will work closely with the HRBP and payroll team to ensure accurate records, timely onboarding, and compliant HR processes. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 3 or higher, 2–5 years in HR administration, and strong knowledge of UK employment laws.

Qualifications

• CIPD L3 or above.
• 2–5 years HR experience focused on coordination and administration.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and regulations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process HR-related paperwork (offers, contracts, documents).
• Manage HR Inbox and respond to queries.
• Maintain employee records with data accuracy and compliance.
• Assist Payroll Co-Ordinator with benefits, RTI, and enrolment tasks.
• Assist recruitment by advertising vacancies and screening CVs.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction, and new hire processes.
• Conduct exit interviews and report findings.
• Maintain HRIS and generate compliance reports.
• Support HR projects and ad hoc activities.

Skills

HR coordination

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD L3 or above

Job description

Are you an HR Administrator – ideally CIPD Level 3 – who wants to be part of a large successful company where you will be able to develop and grow yourself and your career? Then this is the role for you.

You will have a positive and proactive approach and ideally worked in the manufacturing sector but any good commercial HR background will stand you in good stead here.

As HR Administrator you will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR Department in various aspects of HR Management. You will handle all HR tasks – participating in recruitment, assisting with Employee Relations and supporting payroll when required.

Your role will cover:

• Process HR-related paperwork, including offer letters, employment contracts and other HR documents as required
• Manage the HR Inbox by responding promptly to queries or delegate as appropriate
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
• Assist the Payroll Co-Ordinator with benefits enquiries and help ensure smooth benefits administration, enrolment, and accuracy of data for any annual BIK and RTI
• Manage the company caravan calendar and liaise with Finance and Facilities where necessary, ensuring the Payroll Co-Ordinator is updated with any changes for RTI
• Manage the Company Cars spreadsheet and Quartix tracker portal and ensure the Payroll Co-Ordinator is informed of any deductions from pay
• Manage the end-to-end processes for employee compliance training utilising iHasco, ensuring all records are up to date; produce quarterly reports for compliance purposes using the Compliance tracker to manage progress
• Own HR compliance activities and reporting on these, keeping the HR Compliance System fully up to date and compliant
• Support the Recruitment process by advertising vacancies and our ATS, screening CVs, scheduling and assisting with interviews, and liaising with the HRBP for the business area
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and induction processes
• Conduct exit interviews with all good leavers, either in in person or via Teams, update and report the exit interview tracker, and produce reports for the HR Team
• Manage and update the HRIS system in conjunction with the Payroll Co-Ordinator including streamlining reports/queries etc to avoid duplication
• Address employee enquiries and provide initial support for HR-related matters
• Keep abreast of employment legislation and regulations, ensuring compliance
• Collaborate with the HR team on employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution
• Support HR management in various HR projects and initiatives
• Provide support on ad hoc HR projects/activities as required

So never a dull moment here!

What will you bring to the role?

• CIPD L3 or above
• 2-5 years of HR experience, with a focus on HR coordination and administration.
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and regulations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive HR matters with professionalism.
• And above all a happy disposition and a proactive approach!

What will you get in return?

• Good Salary
• 25 days holiday plus stats
• Ongoing training and development
• Cash-back health scheme including remote GP services
• Life Insurance
• On-site gym