HR Administrator

Marine Resources Recruitment Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Portsmouth seeks an organised HR Administrator to join a fast-paced, high-performance team. This role offers the chance to manage end-to-end recruitment, prepare onboarding documentation, and support senior management with HR tasks. The ideal candidate has over 2 years' experience in HR administration, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR administrative role.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employment documentation.
• Confident communicator, calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate new starter logistics and communication.
• Maintain employee files and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Assist with payroll and employee benefits administration.

Skills

HR administration experience

Knowledge of UK employment legislation

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Job description

We’re supporting a high-profile professional sports team in their search for an organised and proactive HR Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performance environment where no two days are the same. If you’ve already built a solid foundation in HR administration and you’re ready to take on more responsibility, this role will give you exactly that, ownership, variety and the chance to support a team operating at the top of their game.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, coordinating interviews and supporting hiring managers
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and all onboarding documentation
• Coordinate new starter logistics and ensure team-wide communication
• Organise new hire orientations
• Maintain employee files and HR systems, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Support data entry for holidays, sickness and personnel records
• Assist senior management with the rollout of a new HR system
• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures and handbooks
• Assist with monthly payroll, ensuring all starter/leaver details and HMRC requirements are complete
• Support employee benefits administration (pensions, healthcare, etc.)
• Act as the first point of contact for employee wellbeing
• Coordinate performance appraisals
• Manage probation processes and guide hiring managers through next steps
• Keep senior management updated on HR policy changes
• Support detailed visa and compliance processes

About You

• 2+ years’ experience in an HR administrative role
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employment documentation
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation basics
• Confident communicator — calm under pressure and proactive in your approach
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Trusted to handle confidential information with professionalism
• A collaborative team player

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme

Contact Suzie for more information - [e-mail]

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