HR Administrator

Action Together; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

SimplyHealth

Cycle and tech loan

Professional development

Employer Supported Volunteering

Job summary

Action Together CIO is seeking a dedicated HR Administrator to join the HR team across a hybrid setup in Greater Manchester. You will support recruitment, on-boarding, training administration and respond to HR inquiries while maintaining HR systems.

The role requires organised, proactive administration with strong communication skills and a good understanding of HR practices. Flexible working and inclusive culture are highlighted in the benefits.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle HR inquiries.
• Experience providing administrative support and understanding HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for recruitment and on-boarding processes.
• Coordinate training administration and respond to HR inquiries.
• Maintain HR information systems and records.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Relationship building

HR processes knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We connect people with what’s happening in their community, develop community ideas into action, strengthen local organisations, and provide strategic influence for the charity and voluntary sector.

The Action Together team is vital in achieving the charity's purpose - to maximise opportunities to create positive social change; promote social justice and harness social benefit; and to strengthen the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector.

We're looking for people who share our values to join our team

The role

As part of the HR team, the HR Administrator will provide efficient and professional administrative support to help deliver an effective HR service across the organisation. The role will support key HR activities including recruitment, on-boarding, training administration, responding to HR inquiries, andmaintaining HR systems.

The ideal candidate

Is an organised and proactive administrator with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities and working independently, you will be confident using Microsoft Office applications and building positive relationships with colleagues, candidates and external stakeholders. You will have experience providing excellent administrative support, be able to work accurately and professionally, and have a good understanding of HR processes and employment practices.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

In order to ensure equity of opportunity, Action Together offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate meeting the essential criteria as listed in the person specification who identifies as a disabled person. Further information and instructions can be found in section 7 of the application form.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.

Right to work

We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

More information on DBS checks and our Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy can be found on theWork with us page .

Support for applicants

We understand that not all applicants have access to the same support or opportunities for interview preparation, so we have included a range of support available on ourWork with us page .

Key information

• Employer: Action Together CIO
• Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside
• Role Type: Permanent
• Salary: NJC: Grade 4 SP 7- 11
• Working Hours: Full-Time

More about this role

• Closing Date: Monday 14th September 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 9am
• Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 13:00
• Contact Name: HR Team
• Contact Information: 0161 339 2345
• Employee Benefits:
  • Flexible working in practice (e.g., flexibility around start/finish times and the ability to balance office, home and community-based working, subject to role requirements)
  • A commitment to reasonable adjustments and access support throughout recruitment and employment—please tell us what you need and we will work with you to put it in place
  • An inclusive working culture with ongoing learning (including equity, anti-discrimination and cultural awareness) and support to do your best work
  • Membership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling services
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Cycle and tech loan schemes
  • 26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 31 days per year) plus bank holidays
  • Employer Supported Volunteering
  • Pension scheme - with 6% employer contribution
• Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Part time
• Working Pattern Details: 36 per week (Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work)
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes