HR Administrator

One to One personnel Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Southend is seeking an HR Administrator to provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in HR or administrative roles and a CIPD Level 3 qualification. This role involves coordinating recruitment activities, maintaining HR records, and being the first point of contact for employee queries. Join a fast-paced environment where your input greatly impacts the team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• A positive, can-do attitude and proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate recruitment activity: advertising roles, arranging interviews, and managing pre-employment checks.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it

Job description

Overview

HR Administrator

Permanent | £25,000 - £28,000 PA | Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm | Southend

We are seeking an organised, approachable, and detail oriented HR Administrator to join a busy Human Resources team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with solid HR admin experience looking to build on their knowledge and support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations.

You’ll be the first point of contact for employee queries, help manage sensitive data, assist with recruitment and vetting, and support managers with general HR matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with people, this could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle
• Coordinate recruitment activity: advertising roles, arranging interviews, and managing pre-employment checks (e.g. DBS, referencing)
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation
• Support managers with induction planning and training bookings
• Maintain and update HR systems, employee records, and personnel files in line with GDPR
• Act as first point of contact for staff queries regarding policies, absence, and employment terms
• Support security clearance and pass applications for high-security client sites
• Assist with HR projects, audits, and reporting on absence, turnover, and other HR metrics
• Provide general administrative support including meeting minutes, correspondence, and proofreading
• Help ensure compliance with internal procedures and current employment legislation

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR or administrative role
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or currently working towards it
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• A positive, can-do attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

If you have all the required skills and experience for this position, please call Aimee or Julie at One to One Personnel on 01702 464444 or email us at [e-mail] or [e-mail]