HR Administrator

Natara Global; Seaham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global is seeking an HR Administrator in Seaham with hybrid working. You will help keep employee records accurate, coordinate starters and leavers, and assist managers with everyday HR queries. Occasional travel to Hartlepool and Billingham sites will be required.

You will work closely with the wider HR team, supporting payroll and onboarding activities while maintaining sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or a similar role handling confidential information.
• Strong administrative skills and confidence with Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Experience with HiBob or time and attendance systems is beneficial.
• Clear communication and a professional approach to employee queries.
• You can own tasks, follow up on information, and maintain accurate records.
• Occasional travel between Seaham, Hartlepool and Billingham when required.

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including starters, changes and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HiBob and keep HR documentation up to date.
• Monitor UK and US HR mailboxes, respond to routine queries and escalate where needed.
• Assist with UK and US payroll administration, including starter/leaver changes and deadlines.
• Prepare contracts, letters and other employee correspondence.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and inductions for new starters.
• Support queries relating to ActInTime, including attendance and holiday records.
• Collate employee information to support payroll processing.
• Help maintain HR reports, trackers and records.
• Assist the wider HR team with projects and process improvements.
• Handle employee information sensitively and confidentially.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Attention to detail

Communication

Task ownership

Travel flexibility

Tools

HiBob

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Time & attendance systems

Job description

HR Administrator

Location: Hybrid, Seaham, with occasional travel to Hartlepool and Billingham sites

Salary: Permanent, up to £30,000

About Natara

Natara is a global manufacturer of speciality ingredients used in the flavour and fragrance industries. With UK sites in Seaham, Hartlepool and Billingham, the business brings together technical expertise and manufacturing capability to support customers internationally.

Role Overview

Based in Seaham with hybrid working, you will help keep employee records accurate, coordinate starters and leavers, and support employees and managers with everyday HR queries. You will work closely with the wider HR team, with occasional travel to the Hartlepool and Billingham sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including starters, contractual changes and leavers.
• Maintaining accurate employee records within HiBob and keeping HR documentation up to date.
• Monitoring UK and US HR mailboxes, responding to routine queries and escalating where appropriate.
• Supporting UK and US payroll administration, including collating and submitting starter, leaver and contractual changes accurately and in line with payroll deadlines.
• Preparing contracts, letters and other employee correspondence.
• Coordinating onboarding activities and inductions, ensuring new starters have the information and support they need.
• Supporting queries relating to ActInTime, including attendance, working hours and holiday records.
• Collating employee information and changes to support payroll processing.
• Helping maintain HR reports, trackers and records.
• Supporting the wider HR team with projects and improvements to administrative processes.
• Handling employee information sensitively and confidentially.

Qualifications And Experience

We are looking for someone organised, approachable and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

You Will Ideally Bring

• Previous experience in HR administration or a similar role involving confidential employee information.
• Strong administrative skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Experience with HiBob or time and attendance systems would be beneficial.
• Clear communication skills and a helpful, professional approach to employee queries.
• The ability to take ownership of tasks, follow up on outstanding information and maintain accurate records.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally between Seaham, Hartlepool and Billingham.