HR Administrator

Lawrence Dean Recruitment; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Job summary

Lawrence Dean Recruitment is seeking an HR Administrator for a temporary, hybrid role in the UK. You will support the full employee lifecycle, maintain HR records, and assist with payroll-related updates and reporting. The role is 2–3 months with potential to extend and requires accurate data management in a fast-paced environment.

The position is full-time with hybrid working (2 days from home). Immediate availability is preferred as you join a busy HR team and gain varied HR experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Administrator or similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration relating to joiners and leavers.
• Maintain and update employee records on HR systems.
• Process and update payroll-related information.
• Produce HR reports and support data analysis.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Support general HR administration and team activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

HR systems proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organization

Proactive and reliable

Tools

HR software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HR Administrator – Hybrid Working

HR Administrator Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and detail-focused HR Administrator to join a busy HR team on a temporary basis for 2–3 months, with the potential to extend. This HR Administrator role will provide essential support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR records, processes, and documentation are maintained accurately and efficiently.

As HR Administrator, you will support all administrative aspects relating to joiners and leavers, maintain HR systems, and assist with payroll-related updates and reporting. This role would suit someone with previous HR administration experience who is confident managing data and working in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

In this HR Administrator position, you will manage employee records, process HR documentation, and support reporting and payroll updates. You will play a key role in ensuring all HR data is accurate and up to date, while supporting the wider HR team with general administration.

Benefits

• £14.36 per hour
• 2–3 month temporary role with potential to extend
• Hybrid working (2 days from home)
• Full-time hours (9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy HR function

Key Responsibilities

• Manage administration relating to joiners and leavers
• Maintain and update employee records on HR systems
• Process and update payroll-related information
• Produce HR reports and support data analysis
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation
• Support general HR administration and team activities

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or similar role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Proactive and reliable approach

This HR Administrator role offers a great opportunity for someone available immediately to contribute to a busy HR team while developing their HR administration experience.