HR Administrator

SF Partners; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

12-month fixed-term contract (FTC)

Growing organisation with ~1,100 staff

Job summary

SF Partners is recruiting an experienced HR Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Lichfield. You will join a busy HR team and manage day-to-day HR operations, including contracts, changes, onboarding, payroll support and benefits administration.

The role requires strong HR administration experience, excellent organisation and attention to detail, and confidence using MS Office and HRIS systems. Hybrid working offers 3 days in the office and 2 at home.

Qualifications

• Strong HR administration experience within a busy HR environment.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, offer letters, changes and leaver documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update the HR system with GDPR compliance.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including inductions and exit documentation.
• Support payroll administration by providing accurate employee information and processing changes.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrolments and amendments.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries and policy guidance.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations matters, including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Produce HR reports covering headcount, absence and turnover.
• Support HR projects, employee engagement activities and training initiatives.
• Ensure HR processes and documentation are accurate, organised and compliant.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Are you an experienced HR Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a busy, growing business?

SF Partners is working with a well-established and growing organisation in Lichfield to recruit an experienced HR Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll join an established HR team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations. We're looking for someone who is confident in their HR administration experience, can quickly pick up processes and systems, and is comfortable managing a varied workload with minimal supervision.

Location: Lichfield
Salary: £32,000-£35,000
12 month FTC - Hybrid working - 3 days office 2 days home

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, offer letters, employee changes and leaver documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update the HR system, ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including inductions and exit documentation.
• Support payroll administration by providing accurate employee information and processing changes.
• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrolments and amendments.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance on policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support with employee relations matters, including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Produce HR reports covering headcount, absence and employee turnover.
• Support HR projects, employee engagement activities and training initiatives.
• Ensure HR processes and documentation are accurate, organised and compliant.

About You

We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Strong, proven HR administration experience within a busy HR environment.
• Experience managing the full employee lifecycle.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• A proactive attitude, with the confidence to take ownership of their workload.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration and employee relations processes would be advantageous.

This opportunity would suit an established HR Administrator or HR Coordinator who enjoys being hands-on, thrives in a busy environment and can quickly become a valued member of the team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £32,000-£35,000.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for a permanent opportunity.
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with approximately 1,100 employees.
• Established and supportive HR team.
• A varied role offering exposure to the full employee lifecycle.