HR Administrator

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Administrator for a client in Northampton. The role involves providing comprehensive HR support, maintaining accurate HR records, and assisting with payroll preparation. Ideal candidates will have previous HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,000–£30,000 with additional benefits such as 25 days holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Health Shield

Life insurance

Company uniform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR administrative role in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for HR functions.
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR.
• Assist with payroll preparation.
• Coordinate training sessions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Tools

MS Office

HR systems

Job description

Job Role: HR Administrator

Location: Northampton, NN3
Salary: £26,000–£30,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday – Friday | 08:00–16:00 (Flexible and Part time hours offer)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Client

Interaction Recruitment is working with a leading global manufacturer in the automotive and construction sectors. We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join their Northampton site and provide comprehensive HR support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Shield
• Life insurance
• Company uniform
• Career development opportunities

The Role

• Provide administrative support across all HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies
• Assist with payroll preparation and liaise with finance teams
• Coordinate training sessions and maintain training records
• Support managers with disciplinary and grievance processes
• Prepare HR reports and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries

The Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role within a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and HR systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable

Interaction Recruitment:
We have specialist consultants across various industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent support.

Thank you for taking the time — we look forward to speaking with you soon.