HR Administrator

Confidential; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Mansfield is seeking a switched-on HR Administrator to join our busy HR team. You will handle the full employee journey from application to onboarding, ensuring smooth processes and compliance with UK employment law.

You’ll support recruitment, organise pre-start paperwork, maintain HR systems, draft letters, and assist with disciplinary and grievance processes, while keeping information confidential and building strong working relationships.

Qualifications

• Some background in an HR admin, coordinator or generalist capacity.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards one).
• A solid grasp of HR practices and UK employment law.
• Great people skills - you communicate clearly and build trust easily.
• A methodical, well-structured way of working.
• Sharp attention to detail and strong admin capability.
• Comfort juggling several priorities while hitting deadlines.
• Good judgement and a practical approach to solving problems.
• A track record of handling confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Help run recruitment activity and ensure candidates have a smooth journey from application to offer.
• Organise pre-start paperwork, onboarding schedules and induction plans for new joiners.
• Carry out right-to-work verification and other compliance checks.
• Keep HR systems and employee files accurate and up to date.
• Draft HR paperwork such as letters, records and meeting summaries.
• Provide admin support during disciplinary meetings, grievance hearings and investigations, including note-taking and filing.
• Help refine and improve HR policies and workflows over time.
• Get involved in broader HR team projects as they come up.
• Make sure everything you do stays aligned with UK employment law and internal policy.
• Act as a helpful, reliable point of contact for managers and staff with HR queries.

Skills

HR admin experience

CIPD qualification

UK employment law

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards one)

Job description

Role: HR Administrator
Location: Mansfield
Salary: Negotiable dept on exp

We're on the lookout for a switched-on, detail-driven HR Administrator to join our busy HR function. If you enjoy variety, keep a cool head when things get hectic, and genuinely care about giving employees a great experience, this could be a great fit.

You’ll be involved across the whole employee journey -from the moment someone applies, through their first days on the job, right up to handling more sensitive HR matters and supporting broader people initiatives. You’ll work hand-in-hand with line managers and staff throughout the business to keep HR processes running smoothly, staying compliant and people-first at every step.

The role of HR Administrator will involve:

• Helping run recruitment activity and making sure candidates have a smooth, positive journey from application to job offer
• Organising pre-start paperwork, onboarding schedules and induction plans for new joiners
• Carrying out right-to-work verification and other compliance checks
• Keeping HR systems and employee files accurate and up to date
• Drafting HR paperwork such as letters, records and meeting summaries
• Providing admin support during disciplinary meetings, grievance hearings and investigations, including note-taking and filing
• Helping refine and improve HR policies and workflows over time
• Getting involved in broader HR team projects as they come up
• Making sure everything you do stays aligned with UK employment law and internal policy
• Acting as a helpful, reliable point of contact for managers and staff with HR queries

You’re a personable, well-organised HR professional who takes real pride in doing things properly and building good working relationships. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Some background in an HR admin, coordinator or generalist capacity
• CIPD qualification (or working towards one)
• A solid grasp of HR practices and UK employment law
• Great people skills - you communicate clearly and build trust easily
• A methodical, well-structured way of working
• Sharp attention to detail and strong admin capability
• Comfort juggling several priorities while hitting deadlines
• Good judgement and a practical approach to solving problems
• A track record of handling confidential information responsibly