HR Administrator

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Hybrid working opportunities

Career development and learning

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Retail, leisure and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an HR Administrator to join our HR Service Centre, supporting recruitment, onboarding, records and general staff queries. You’ll be the first point of contact for HR questions and help colleagues and managers access the support they need in a fast-paced environment.

This hybrid role offers generous benefits, development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive culture. Closing date: 28 October 2026; interviews w/c 9th and w/c 16th November.

Qualifications

Excellent administrative, organisational and communication abilities.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience delivering high levels of customer service.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Experience working in an HR, recruitment or similar admin environment.
Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and personal development.

Responsibilities

Coordinating recruitment activity, including interview scheduling and offer administration.
Supporting onboarding and pre-employment checks.
Creating, maintaining and updating employee records across University systems (Oracle, SharePoint).
Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries and providing timely advice.
Managing team inboxes and assisting colleagues and managers access support.
Supporting family leave, absence management and other core HR processes.
Contributing to a positive candidate and employee experience throughout the recruitment and employment journey.

Skills

Excellent admin skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (incl. Excel)

HR/recruitment admin experience

Stakeholder communication

Equality & diversity mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build a Meaningful Career Supporting People at Manchester Met

Why join us?

Become part of our collaborative culture, diverse teams and well-connected community. At Manchester Metropolitan University, we believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contribution. As an HR Administrator, you'll play a vital role in supporting colleagues and candidates throughout their journey with us, helping to create positive experiences that enable our people to thrive and helping us in our commitment to transforming lives together.

Working at one of the UK's largest universities, you'll join an award-winning workplace with a strong focus on people, inclusion and career development. You'll be part of a team that keeps our people processes running smoothly while making a genuine difference to colleagues across the University.

What You'll Do

No two days are the same in our HR Service Centre. You'll provide operational and administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to deliver an efficient, responsive and high-quality HR service.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Coordinating recruitment activity, including interview scheduling, candidate communications and offer administration.
Supporting onboarding and pre-employment checks, including Right to Work verification and compliance processes.
Creating, maintaining and updating employee records across University systems including Oracle and SharePoint.
Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, delivering accurate and timely advice while escalating complex matters appropriately.
Managing team inboxes, handling enquiries and helping colleagues and managers access the support they need.
Supporting family leave, absence management, contractual changes and other core HR processes.
Contributing to a positive candidate and employee experience at every stage of the recruitment and employment journey.

Who We're Looking For

You're an organised and customer-focused administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering an excellent service. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities, building positive relationships and maintaining high levels of accuracy.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who can demonstrate:

Excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience delivering high levels of customer service.
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Experience working in an HR, recruitment or similar administrative environment.
An ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders.
A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and continuous personal development.

What You'll Receive

In return, you'll join a diverse and inclusive community of more than 5,000 colleagues where every voice is valued and respected. You'll have access to development opportunities, supportive colleagues and the chance to build a rewarding career at a university that is proudly driving progress and creating positive impact locally, nationally and globally.

As part of the Manchester Met community, you'll benefit from:

Generous annual leave entitlement.
An excellent pension scheme.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.
Career development and learning opportunities.
Wellbeing support and staff networks.
Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts.

Join us and make a difference

Choose an impactful role and become a valued member of our welcoming and inclusive community. You'll help to deliver an outstanding experience for colleagues and candidates while developing your own skills and career with one of the UK's leading universities.

Be part of Manchester Met. Be Manchester Met proud. Let's transform lives together.

Further Information

Closing Date: 28th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 9th and w/c 16th November

Candidates are encouraged to make a note of these dates and have availability to attend interviews should you be successful during this period.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

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