HR Administrator

Elior

Macclesfield

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 27,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

31 to 33 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Name preference welcome

Job summary

A food services company is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team in Macclesfield. This entry-level position involves providing essential support to HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with onboarding new employees. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers a flexible working environment along with generous perks ensuring a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within an HR team.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Provide strong administrative support to HR Service Desk and HR team.
Respond to queries from Elior colleagues via email and telephone.
Complete reference requests following Company Policy.
Support the onboarding process & reference checks.
Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners and HR TUPE Coordinator.
Maintain and manage the DBS system, ensuring data accuracy and DBS compliance.
Support HR and wider business with DBS processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle sensitive information

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Administrative experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

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Base pay range

Ready to be the heartbeat of a busy HR team? We're looking for an HR Administrator who’s organized, detail-driven, and loves keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

From onboarding new starters to keeping our records in check and supporting employee engagement — you’ll be the go-to for all things admin in HR.

If you’re a people person who thrives on structure, this one’s for you!

What you’ll be doing…

As HR Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the HR team, ensuring accurate record-keeping, effective communication, and smooth delivery of HR processes across the organisation.

Provide strong administrative support to the HR Service Desk and wider HR team
Respond to queries raised by Elior colleagues via email and telephone, and escalating to a HR Advisor as appropriate
Complete reference requests in line with Company Policy
Support the onboarding process & reference checks
Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners and HR TUPE Coordinator
Maintain and manage the DBS system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data, support managers with DBS compliance in line with safeguarding policy, and assist HR and the wider business with DBS processes, including reporting, record updates, and ensuring completion of required risk assessments
Support the HR Coordinator, Advisors, and HR Service Desk Team Leader, as well as the wider HR Team, in delivering cross-functional project work, and provide general administration support as and when required

Working pattern: Monday - Friday

What can you bring?

Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within an HR team
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong organisational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using HR systems (desirable)
Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor
A proactive and team-oriented mindset

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Free, tasty meals – Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
Flexible working – including part time roles and phased retirement, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
Plenty of Time to Unwind – 31 days of holiday, and after two years, even more with 33 days.
Leave for life’s important moments – whether family, personal or unexpected.
Give back time – paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance.
Exclusive discounts – save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

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