HR Administrator

The Bell; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Income protection

Death in service

Annual salary reviews

Bonuses

32 days holiday

Flexible bank holidays

Professional development

Business mileage reimbursed

Inclusive offices

Job summary

The Bell Building Projects is seeking an organised HR Administrator in Manchester to provide day-to-day HR and recruitment support, ensuring employee records and systems are accurate. You will work closely with the Recruitment Manager and management team across the employee lifecycle from onboarding to payroll-related changes.

Join a busy, supportive environment where you will assist with interviews, offer documentation, onboarding, training records and HR reports, while handling confidential

Qualifications

• Previous HR, recruitment or admin experience preferred.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident with IT systems and quick to learn new software.
• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment activities, interview scheduling, records preparation.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and new starter documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and maintain employee records in HRIS.
• Process employee changes, including salary updates and promotions.
• Maintain training, qualifications and competency records.
• Respond to routine HR queries and escalate complex issues.
• Prepare HR letters, reports and analytics for management.
• Ensure data protection and confidential handling of information.
• Collaborate with managers across sites to keep records accurate.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

IT systems

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive follow-up

Confidential handling

HR system experience

HR career interest

Tools

Rippling

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team in Manchester. Working closely with the Recruitment Manager and wider management team, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across HR and recruitment, helping to ensure our employee records, systems and processes are accurate and kept up to date. This is a varied role covering the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to training records, employee changes and general HR administration.

• Support the administration of recruitment activities, including arranging interviews, maintaining candidate records and preparing recruitment documentation.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and new starter documentation.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all required information and documentation is received.
• Set up and maintain employee records within Rippling and other company systems.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and HR records.
• Process employee changes, including salary changes, promotions, job title changes and other contractual updates.
• Support the administration of probation reviews, annual leave, absence and other employee records.
• Maintain training, qualification and competency records, following up on missing or expiring information where required.
• Assist with employee leaver administration and ensure relevant systems and records are updated.
• Respond to routine HR and employee queries, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Prepare HR letters, documents, spreadsheets and reports as required.
• Support the maintenance and development of HR processes, policies and internal documentation.
• Liaise with managers and employees across our offices and project sites to obtain information and ensure records remain accurate.
• Handle personal and confidential information appropriately and in line with data protection requirements.
• Provide general HR and administrative support as required.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Previous experience within an HR, recruitment or administrative role would be beneficial.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using IT systems and comfortable learning new software and processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approachable and confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proactive and comfortable following up with colleagues to obtain information and keep processes moving.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential or sensitive employee information.
• Previous experience using an HR system would be beneficial but is not essential.
• An interest in developing a career within HR would be welcomed.

Bell Building Projects (BBP) is a growing construction company delivering refurbishment, facade replacement, fire remediation and new-build projects across the UK. We're proud of the reputation we've built, but even more proud of the people behind it. Our continued growth has created a strong pipeline of work, giving our teams long-term job security, opportunities to develop their careers and the chance to work on a wide variety of projects. We believe in investing in our people, recognising good performance and creating an environment where everyone is trusted, supported and encouraged to progress. Whether you're joining us on site or in one of our offices, you'll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration and doing things the right way.

Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, income protection, and death in service benefits. Enjoy annual salary reviews, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all. For someone looking to build their career in HR, this role also offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of HR and recruitment activities as the business continues to grow.