HR Administrator

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Temporary HR Administrator to join their Leeds-based engineering business. You will support day-to-day HR administration, onboarding, recruitment activities and payroll-related tasks in a busy HR team.

Based in Leeds, the role requires strong organisational skills, confidentiality and experience with HR systems and MS Office. This temporary position offers a structured working day and scope for process improvements within the

Qualifications

• Prior HR Administration experience.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing/technical env.
• Strong HR processes and admin knowledge.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience using HR systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the business.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files.
• Support the onboarding process, including preparing documentation, right-to-work checks and new starter administration.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including vacancy administration, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, letters, policies and employee correspondence.
• Support absence management processes, including monitoring records and preparing reports.
• Assist with payroll administration, ensuring employee information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Maintain HR databases and produce reports as required.
• Support training and development administration, including maintaining training records.
• Assist with employee queries and provide guidance on HR processes and procedures.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all HR documentation is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team.

Skills

HR Administration

Engineering environment

HR processes

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

HR systems

MS Office

Independent worker

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Tools

HRIS / HR software

Job description

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm

Contract Type: Temporary

The Opportunity

Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Temporary HR Administrator to join their established engineering business based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR professional to join a growing engineering organisation, providing essential HR administration support across the business. Working as part of the HR team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting recruitment activities and assisting with day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the business.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files.
• Support the onboarding process, including preparing documentation, right-to-work checks and new starter administration.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including vacancy administration, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, letters, policies and employee correspondence.
• Support absence management processes, including monitoring records and preparing reports.
• Assist with payroll administration, ensuring employee information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Maintain HR databases and produce reports as required.
• Support training and development administration, including maintaining training records.
• Assist with employee queries and provide guidance on HR processes and procedures.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all HR documentation is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an HR Administration role or similar position.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and administration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation and best practice.
• CIPD qualification or working towards one.

Closing date: 21.08.2026