HR Administrator

Parker Hannifin; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Poole seeks a proactive HR Administrator to oversee daily HR operations. This role involves managing HR administration across the employee lifecycle, coordinating payroll inputs, and maintaining HR systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR administration, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration role is essential.
• Knowledge of HR processes, legislation, and policy is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and maintain HR systems.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Skills

HR administration

Data accuracy and confidentiality

Communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

HRIS/HR systems

Time & attendance tools

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a proactive HR Administrator who enjoys making things run smoothly behind the scenes? Do you like being the “go-to” person who keeps HR, payroll, and people processes on track? If so, this role could be a great next step.

As our HR Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of day-to-day HR operations. You’ll coordinate and deliver a broad range of HR activities, ensuring our people data is accurate, our processes are compliant, and our employees receive a professional and timely HR service.

Job Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day HR administration across the full employee lifecycle
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, including time and attendance, absence and sickness reporting
• Maintain HR systems and records, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality and compliance
• Manage absence records and support managers with absence and performance management reporting
• Coordinate Occupational Health referrals and surveillance for our Poole and Birmingham sites
• Support recruitment activity – managing applications, scheduling interviews and handling pre‑employment checks and security access
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding, including offers, contracts, references and leaver documentation
• Support employee relations activity (disciplinary, grievance and performance matters) with accurate documentation and timely follow‑up
• Contribute to engagement and culture initiatives that help improve retention and employee experience
• You will also provide regular headcount and absence reporting to help the business make informed people decisions.

Who We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in an HR administration role
• Working knowledge of HR processes and a basic understanding of HR legislation and policy
• Experience using HRIS/HR systems and time & attendance tools
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality
• Confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with employees, managers and external partners
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Collaborative team player, willing to “roll up your sleeves” and support where needed

Payroll administration, Occupational Health coordination or employee relations exposure would be an advantage.

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to develop your HR career in a busy, supportive team
• Involvement across the full employee lifecycle and exposure to a broad range of HR activities
• The chance to contribute to culture and engagement initiatives that make a real difference to our people
• Company values that encourage trust, respect, collaboration and professional growth.
• Attractive compensation package