HR Administrator

E-tivity Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic people-focused organization in the UK is seeking an HR Administrator to support the People team. The role involves managing employee relations, coordinating new starters, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a comprehensive knowledge of the MS Office suite. This permanent position offers a salary of £24,242.40 per annum, with a hybrid working model including some office-based days.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays

Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas

Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan

Auto-enrolment Pension plan

Death in service cover

Bike to work scheme

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave

Qualifications

• Must be highly organised and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Experience in commercial and charity or public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee relations and change activities.
• Monitor HR inbox and respond to emails.
• Coordinate new starters and ensure correct paperwork.

Skills

Highly organised

Confidentiality

Commercial experience

Charity or public sector experience

Excellent communication skills

Flexible and adaptable approach

Knowledge of MS Office

CIPD Level 3 or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £24,242.40 per annum

Are you ready to take on a new challenge to elevate your career in HR? Do you thrive in dynamic and supportive environments? Are you passionate about making a tangible impact?

We are currently looking for a HR Administrator to join our vibrant and dynamic People team. You will be working closely with another HR Administrator whilst reporting to the People Services Manager and will become part of a team that is committed to delivering excellent service. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in.

As the HR Administrator, your role will involve handling a range of employee relations and change activities, which include ensuring that all contractual changes are logged and letters issued in a timely manner. Monitoring the HR inbox and incoming emails, responding or redirecting as necessary. Coordinating new starters to include issuing provisional offer letters, contracts, new starter details, carrying out right-to-work checks, collecting reference requests and ensuring that the correct paperwork is received to complete the DBS checking process.

Hours of Work: Up to 37 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, standard office hours 9am to 5pm with some flexibility. Part-time considered.

Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day per week office-based at our Stevenage office with occasional travel to Birmingham and other offices.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Full-time starting salary £24,242.40 per annum dependent on experience.

HR Advisor Requirements:

• You should be highly organised and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• A mix of commercial and charity or public sector experience.
• Excellent communication skills and a flexible and adaptable approach.
• CIPD Level 3 or enrolled and working towards achieving this level would be desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service) with option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave and your birthday off as an additional holiday after 1 year’s service.
• Discretionary shutdown days at Christmas with up to 4 additional days leave.
• 1 Community Leave Day per annum.
• Cash Wellbeing Healthcare Plan covering optical, dental, alternative therapy and more.
• Auto-enrolment Pension plan.
• Death in service cover.
• Bike to work scheme.

Meet the Organisation

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer with Investors in People Silver award and MINDFUL EMPLOYER membership. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. Join us in making a meaningful impact and be part of an organisation that values potential.

Application details

If you think you are suitable for this HR Administrator role, please apply now!

Closing Date: Monday 3 November 2025 (We reserve the right to close the vacancy early)

Interview: To be confirmed remote via Microsoft Teams or Zoom

A basic DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.

We are proud to support colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant. Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme member. We are a Level 2 Disability Confidence employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

POhWER is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities, and especially welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. We aim to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, including people with disabilities, women, men, and racially minoritised groups, as well as LGBTQ+ colleagues.

To help embed inclusion for all, we offer family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks.