HR Administrator

Horizon Search & Selection Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Royston seeks an HR Administrator to provide professional and confidential administrative support to the HR Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR administration, understanding HR processes, and proficient use of MS Office. Responsibilities include supporting recruitment, managing onboarding, and maintaining HR systems documentation. The role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis, with negotiable salary and excellent benefits including social events.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience within an HR Administration or similar role is essential.
• Strong understanding of HR processes.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Administer the induction process for new recruits.
• Conduct exit conversations and manage processes for leavers.
• Maintain HR systems and documentation in compliance with GDPR.

Skills

HR Administration experience

Proficient in MS Office

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Job description

HR Administrator - Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire

We are currently seeking an HR Administrator for our client based in Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire. This exciting role is offered ideally on a full time, permanent basis; however, part‑time hours could be considered for the right candidate. Five days working a week is a must. This is a great role which presents a superb opportunity to join a growing company.

About the Company

We are a well‑established technical manufacturing company that designs and manufactures sensors and gas detection equipment for a wide range of industries. The company has grown steadily and consistently for 37 years and has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category. The company values are at the core of everything they do and they are seeking like‑minded people to help build on this success.

Role Overview

An HR Administrator is required to provide professional, confidential and comprehensive administrative support to the HR Manager. We are seeking someone who is resourceful, who can think independently and be proactive to support the HR Department.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment and onboarding process, including compiling CVs for managers, liaising with candidates and agencies to provide updates and feedback, scheduling interview meetings via Outlook, sending relevant paperwork to new starters, and undertaking all necessary employment checks including right‑to‑work, qualifications and reference checks.
• Ensure internal processes are completed and arranged (IT new‑starter forms, induction forms, probationary meetings, training requests).
• Administer the induction process for new recruits.
• Conduct exit conversations and complete the administrative process for leavers.
• Respond to reference requests for current and ex‑members of staff.
• Ensure all training documents and review forms are completed and signed off, with the relevant approvals obtained.
• Organise and log internal training requests.
• Record absence documentation, including return‑to‑work forms.
• Maintain years‑of‑service documentation and tracker.
• Update HR systems to reflect current staff details including new joiners, leavers, contractual and benefits amendments, change of personal details, annual leave, sickness or other leave, ensuring all filing and archiving is completed in a timely manner in line with GDPR documentation policies.
• Assist in cleaning up company events.
• Other associated tasks within the HR function as requested.

Qualifications

• Experience within an HR Administration or similar role and an understanding of HR processes is essential.
• Proficient use of MS Office packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• The ability to build relationships at all levels across the business.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, organise and prioritise work accordingly.

Working Hours & Salary

The role is offered on a full‑time, permanent basis. Working hours are 37.5 hours a week: Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 17:00 and Friday 08:30 – 15:45 (with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch). Part‑time hours may be considered.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience and offers some excellent benefits, including regular social events and get‑togethers.

How to Apply

Please apply to Gemma Turp through our website or alternatively, you can email a copy of your CV to [e-mail].