HR Administrator

Confidential; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support services

Two paid volunteering days

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A growing organization in Knaresborough is seeking an HR Administrator to join their expanding HR function. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with an experienced Head of HR and involves a variety of responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, and payroll assistance.

Ideal candidates will have HR administration experience or a strong administrative background with a keen interest in HR.

Qualifications

• Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous.
• Strong administrative experience is also welcomed.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Professional, discreet, and comfortable handling confidential information.
• Proactive, positive, and keen to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including arranging interviews.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and documentation.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assist with payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Respond to employee queries and provide HR support.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with teams to ensure smooth HR processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Administrative experience

Job description

HR Administrator

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
£26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, fully office based

Benefits: Generous annual bonus scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, additional annual leave with length of service, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, employee discounts and lifestyle benefits platform, wellbeing support services, two paid volunteering days per year, ClassPass credits, ongoing training and development and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is a newly created role within a rapidly growing organisation, offering an excellent opportunity to join an expanding HR function and work closely with an experienced Head of HR.

With wide exposure across HR, this role offers plenty of variety and the chance to make the position your own as it evolves. You'll receive ongoing training and development, making it ideal for an experienced HR Administrator or someone looking to build a long-term career within HR in a supportive and forward-thinking business.

HR Administrator Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating recruitment activities, including arranging interviews and liaising with candidates, hiring managers and recruitment partners
• Preparing employment contracts, offer letters and right-to-work documentation
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Assisting with payroll and employee benefits administration
• Responding to employee queries and providing day-to-day HR support
• Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working collaboratively with teams across the business to ensure HR processes run smoothly

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous HR administration experience would be advantageous, although we would also welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative experience and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in HR
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
• Proactive, positive and keen to develop professionally