Hr Administrator

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Morton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Professional development in HR

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is seeking an HR Administrator to join a well-established Oswestry-based business. This hands-on role requires practical knowledge of UK employment law and HR regulations, with day-to-day HR support for managers and staff.

You will manage records, contracts, onboarding, absence, and payroll-related changes, while ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. 40 hours weekly, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, salary from £30,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience in HR administration or a similar HR role.
• Has a good practical knowledge of UK employment law and HR regulations.
• Keeps up to date with changes in employment legislation.
• Understands the importance of following appropriate HR procedures.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes accuracy seriously.
• Is organised and able to manage their own workload.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR files.
• Preparing employment contracts, letters and other HR documentation.
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new employees.
• Administering starters, leavers and changes to employment.
• Maintaining holiday, sickness absence and other employee records.
• Providing practical HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Ensuring HR processes and documentation are consistent with current employment law and company policies.
• Supporting managers with absence management and return-to-work processes.
• Assisting with disciplinary, grievance and other employee processes, including ensuring the correct procedures are followed.
• Maintaining training and other compliance records.
• Preparing HR information and reports when required.
• Providing relevant information for payroll and checking employee changes.
• Responding to routine HR queries from employees and managers.
• Assisting with the review and updating of HR policies, procedures and documentation.
• Supporting other HR projects and administration as required.

Skills

HR administration

UK employment law

Attention to detail

Organised

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HR Administrator

Proactive Personnel are currently recruiting for a HR Administrator to join a well-established business in Oswestry.

This is a hands-on role for someone with a good practical knowledge of UK employment law and HR regulations. You will work closely with managers and employees, providing day-to-day HR support, ensuring our processes and records are kept up to date, and helping the business deal with HR matters appropriately and in line with current legislation.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm OR 9am - 5:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch

Salary: From £30,000 per annum - Flexible depending on experience

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR files
• Preparing employment contracts, letters and other HR documentation
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Administering starters, leavers and changes to employment
• Maintaining holiday, sickness absence and other employee records
• Providing practical HR support and guidance to managers and employees
• Ensuring HR processes and documentation are consistent with current employment law and company policies
• Supporting managers with absence management and return-to-work processes
• Assisting with disciplinary, grievance and other employee processes, including ensuring the correct procedures are followed
• Maintaining training and other compliance records
• Preparing HR information and reports when required
• Providing relevant information for payroll and checking employee changes
• Responding to routine HR queries from employees and managers
• Assisting with the review and updating of HR policies, procedures and documentation
• Supporting other HR projects and administration as required

Ideal Candidate:

• Has previous experience in HR administration or a similar HR role
• Has a good practical knowledge of UK employment law and HR regulations
• Keeps up to date with changes in employment legislation
• Understands the importance of following appropriate HR procedures
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes accuracy seriously
• Is organised and able to manage their own workload
• Is confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

What's On Offer:

• A varied HR role within an established family business
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to develop your HR knowledge and experience
• Salary: competitive depending on experience
• Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays