HR Administrator

Brook Street; Irlam; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an HR Administrator in Irlam, Manchester. You will provide essential support across the employee life-cycle, maintain records, and assist with recruitment and onboarding.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and professional communication within a people-focused team. The role requires strong organisational and IT skills, including MS Office, and familiarity with UK HR processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR administration role or similar administrative position.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Working knowledge of UK HR administration processes and employment documentation.
• Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Competent IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR team across the employee life-cycle.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is kept up to date.
• Support recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
• Assist with onboarding activities, ensuring new starters receive the correct documentation and information.
• Process HR-related requests in a timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support the preparation of HR reports and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinate and track HR documentation, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Respond to employee queries professionally, signposting to the right information or team where needed.
• Help maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring data quality and audit readiness.

Skills

HR administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

UK HR processes

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Administrator - Irlam, Manchester UK

Join a supportive and people-focused organisation based in Irlam, where HR plays a vital role in creating a positive employee experience. You'll be part of a team that values accuracy, professionalism, and continuous improvement helping ensure HR processes run smoothly and consistently for colleagues across the business.

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Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR team across the employee life-cycle.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is kept up to date.
• Support recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
• Assist with on boarding activities, ensuring new starters receive the correct documentation and information.
• Process HR-related requests in a timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support the preparation of HR reports and maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Coordinate and track HR documentation, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Respond to employee queries professionally, signposting to the right information or team where needed.
• Help maintain HR systems and databases, ensuring data quality and audit readiness.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR administration role or similar administrative position.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when maintaining records.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Working knowledge of UK HR administration processes and employment documentation.
• Confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Competent IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

If you're an organised, detail-focused HR administrator who enjoys supporting people and keeping processes running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.