HR Administrator

Interaction Recruitment Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a proactive HR Administrator in Peterborough. The role involves day-to-day HR administration, supporting the HR Officer and HR Business Partner, and being the first point of contact for routine queries.

It is office-based during onboarding, then three days in the office and two days working from home as you settle in. The successful candidate will maintain employee records, assist with onboarding and recruitment paperwork, and ensure accurate payroll

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience; HR experience would be an advantage.
• Strong can-do attitude and willingness to support a small team.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Clear communication and approachable manner.
• Confidence handling confidential information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• CIPD Level 3 would be desirable, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Officer and HR Business Partner
• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR queries, directing more complex matters to the appropriate person
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems
• Support recruitment administration, including arranging interviews and preparing new starter paperwork
• Assist with onboarding, inductions and leaver processes
• Prepare letters, contracts and other HR documents
• Record absence, holidays and changes to employee details
• Provide accurate information to payroll
• Keep training records and compliance documents up to date
• Help keep HR processes and paperwork organised as the department grows

Skills

Can-do attitude

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidential handling

Education

CIPD Level 3 desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Administrator

Location: Peterborough
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am-5:15pm; Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Contract: Initial three-month temporary contract, with the possibility of an extension or permanent opportunity
Working arrangement: Office-based during onboarding, then three days in the office and two days working from home once settled into the role

We're looking for a proactive HR Administrator to join a small, growing HR department at a well-established business in Peterborough. You'll be the first point of contact for HR administration, supporting the HR Officer and HR Business Partner with the day-to-day running of the department.

This role would suit someone with a strong can-do attitude who is organised, approachable and happy to pitch in where needed.

The role

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Officer and HR Business Partner

• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR queries, directing more complex matters to the appropriate person

• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems

• Support recruitment administration, including arranging interviews and preparing new starter paperwork

• Assist with onboarding, inductions and leaver processes

• Prepare letters, contracts and other HR documents

• Record absence, holidays and changes to employee details

• Provide accurate information to payroll

• Keep training records and compliance documents up to date

• Help keep HR processes and paperwork organised as the department grows

What we're looking for

• Previous administration experience; HR experience would be an advantage

• A strong can-do attitude and willingness to support a small team

• Good organisation and attention to detail

• Clear communication skills and a helpful, approachable manner

• Confidence handling confidential information

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• The ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines

• CIPD Level 3 would be desirable, but is not essential

INDPB