Hr Administrator

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cameron James Professional Recruitment is seeking a part-time HR Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Newcastle. The role supports the People Team with essential HR and recruitment activities across the business.

You will handle onboarding, induction, probation, absence, benefits and offboarding, while maintaining confidential employee records and providing timely recruitment coordination.

Qualifications

• HR administration or HR coordination experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence handling confidential information
• A proactive, supportive approach and great communication skills
• Experience supporting recruitment processes or coordinating candidate activity

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across onboarding, induction, probation, absence, benefits and offboarding
• Maintain employee records and update HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and employee documentation to support recruitment and new starter processes
• Coordinate inductions and ensure managers receive timely probation reminders
• Managing the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating where appropriate
• Supporting the HR Advisor with people development activities and low-level ER administration
• Assisting with recruitment coordination — scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, posting vacancies and supporting hiring managers
• Helping gather data from new starter and manager surveys to identify trends and improvements

Skills

HR administration

HR coordination

Organisational skills

Confidentiality handling

Communication skills

Job description

HR Administrator (Part‑Time, 6‑Month FTC)

25 hours per week | Newcastle

Are you an organised and people‑focused HR professional looking for a part‑time role within a leading Newcastle‑based organisation? Our client is seeking an HR Administrator to join their People Team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, providing essential HR and recruitment support across the business.

This is a varied role where you’ll play a key part in keeping HR processes running smoothly, supporting colleagues throughout their employment journey, and assisting with recruitment activity during busy periods.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing day‑to‑day HR administrative support across onboarding, induction, probation, absence, benefits and offboarding
• Maintaining employee records and updating HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and employee documentation to support recruitment and new starter processes
• Coordinating inductions and ensuring managers receive timely probation reminders
• Managing the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating where appropriate
• Supporting the HR Advisor with people development activities and low‑level ER administration
• Assisting with recruitment coordination — scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, posting vacancies and supporting hiring managers
• Helping gather data from new starter and manager surveys to identify trends and improvements

What we’re looking for

• HR administration or HR coordination experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence handling confidential information
• A proactive, supportive approach and great communication skills
• Experience supporting recruitment processes or coordinating candidate activity

Why apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative People Team where you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR and recruitment activities. Perfect for someone seeking part‑time hours while continuing to build their HR career