HR Administrator

Prime Appointments; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Essex is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator for a full-time, temp-to-perm position. The role involves administering the entire employee lifecycle, maintaining accurate HR records in Sage HR, and supporting payroll. Ideal candidates should have prior HR or administrative experience, strong attention to detail, and be competent with MS Office. The salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum, based on experience. Candidates should apply with their CV for a confidential discussion.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in HR, office support, or administrative roles.
• Strong attention to detail with data handling in HRIS.
• Experience maintaining employee records and HR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Administer the full employee lifecycle, from starters to leavers.
• Maintain HR records and produce reports for management.
• Support payroll administration by validating monthly data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data handling

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

Sage HR

Job description

A client of ours in the Witham area are recruiting an HR Administrator (Temp to Perm) to join their team. This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, paying up to 28,000 - 30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

This role would suit a detail-focused, data-driven HR Administrator who enjoys working with systems and identifying ways to streamline and improve HR processes.

Your key duties in this HR Administrator role will include but are not limited to:

• Administering the full employee lifecycle, including starters, leavers, and contractual changes
  Preparing and issuing employment documentation in line with statutory requirements
  Maintaining accurate HR records and employee data in Sage HR
  Producing HR reports and supporting the HR Director with accurate data insights
  Supporting payroll administration by collating and validating monthly data
  Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes, data accuracy, and system efficiency

Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:

• Previous experience in an HR, office support, or administrative role
  Strong attention to detail with confidence handling data and HR systems (HRIS)
  Experience maintaining employee records and HR documentation
  Good working knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality requirements
  Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  Confident IT skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable

If you feel like you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this HR Administrator position, please apply with your CV and Laura at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat.will be in touch.