HR Administrator

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in Peterborough is seeking a detail-oriented HR Administrator to support their HR function. This permanent, full-time role involves operational HR tasks such as recruitment, compliance, and data management, requiring excellent organizational skills and previous HR experience.

Benefits

Supportive and professional HR team

Opportunities to learn and grow

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy HR admin or HR apprentice role.
• Knowledge of key HR processes and statutory employment requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administering new starters, leavers, contract changes and employee records.
• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintaining accurate employee data and the Single Central Record.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information management

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented and proactive HR professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're working on behalf of a respected education provider to recruit a permanent HR Administrator to support their busy HR function. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-focused organisation where your contribution will support staff across the full employee lifecycle.

Location: Peterborough
Hours: 37 hours per week, full-time, all year round (flexible working considered)
Contract Type: Permanent
Reports to: Group Head of People Services Delivery
Salary: £24,000

About The Role

In this varied and fast-paced role, you'll provide operational HR support and first-line HR administration across the full range of employment processes-from recruitment and onboarding to probation, compliance, and employee data management. You'll work closely with HR colleagues and line managers to ensure smooth and compliant processes that meet both legal and regulatory standards.

The HR Administrator will be responsible for:

• Administering new starters, leavers, contract changes and employee records
• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities, including safer recruitment checks
• Supporting with pre-employment compliance (DBS, Right to Work, references, etc.)
• Maintaining accurate employee data and the Single Central Record
• Assisting with the delivery of HR projects, initiatives and reporting
• Providing data and admin support during audits and inspections

What You'll Need

The HR Administrator will require:

• Previous experience in a busy HR admin or HR apprentice role
• Excellent communication, IT and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Ability to manage confidential information in line with GDPR
• Knowledge of key HR processes and statutory employment requirements
• GCSEs in English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within the education or further education sector
• Understanding of KCSIE, safeguarding, and Single Central Record requirements
• Knowledge of payroll processes and calculations (holiday pay, sick pay, etc.)

What's on Offer

• A supportive and professional HR team
• Opportunities to learn and grow, with CPD encouraged
• The chance to contribute to an organisation with a meaningful mission
• Flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

Interested in becoming an HR Administrator at a respected and forward-thinking education provider? Apply now below.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.