HR Administrator

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is hiring an HR Administrator in Manchester City Centre for a temporary period from 24 August 2026 to 30 October 2026. The role is office-based, 40 hours per week, with 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm shifts.

You will support the HR team with employee records, documentation and processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all tasks. Join a busy HR team and contribute to onboarding, contract preparation, calendar management and efficient handling of HR

Qualifications

• Previous HR administration experience is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Professional, reliable and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the HR team
• Maintaining and updating employee records and HR systems
• Processing new starter and leaver documentation
• Preparing contracts, letters and other HR correspondence
• Managing HR inboxes and responding to employee queries
• Supporting onboarding and induction processes
• Organising meetings and maintaining HR calendars
• Assisting with absence and holiday records
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant and up to date
• Handling confidential employee information with discretion

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Job description

HR Administrator

Manchester City Centre 13.46 per hour Temporary Contract: 24th August 2026 - 30th October 2026 40 Hours per Week Office-Based 5 Days per Week Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm

We are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator to join a busy and fast-paced HR team in Manchester City Centre on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to gain valuable experience within a professional HR environment.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support across a range of HR activities, ensuring employee records, documentation and processes are maintained accurately and efficiently throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the HR team
• Maintaining and updating employee records and HR systems
• Processing new starter and leaver documentation
• Preparing contracts, letters and other HR correspondence
• Managing HR inboxes and responding to employee queries
• Supporting onboarding and induction processes
• Organising meetings and maintaining HR calendars
• Assisting with absence and holiday records
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant and up to date
• Handling confidential employee information with discretion

About You

• Previous HR administration experience is essential
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
• Professional, reliable and able to maintain confidentiality

If you're an organised HR administrator and available to start on 24th August 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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