HR Administrator

WR Logistics; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team at London Gateway. This permanent role will involve providing comprehensive support to HR operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating recruitment and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and ideally hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a HR Administrator is required.
• CIPD Level 3 or above beneficial.
• Right to work in the UK and UK-based.

Responsibilities

• Support all HR functions including recruitment and onboarding.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records and ensure compliance.
• Organize training sessions and monitor health & safety compliance.

Skills

HR Administration

Compliance Management

Employee Relations

Health & Safety

Training Organization

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Job description

HR Administrator - London Gateway - Up to £35,000

Our client are looking for a HR Administrator to join their team in London Gateway. As HR Administrator, you will be tasked to provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team. This role ensures smooth HR operations, compliance with industry regulations, and effective support for recruitment, on-boarding, employee relations, and health & safety.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 17:30

Location: London Gateway

Salary: Up to £35,000

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Support all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining employee records
• Schedule interviews, conduct reference checks, and manage compliance documents (e.g., Right to Work, DBS)
• Draft formal HR communications and assist in disciplinary and grievance procedures
  
  

Onboarding & Induction

• Lead onboarding and induction for all new employees, including driver
• Ensure all staff understand company policies and health & safety procedures
  
  

Compliance & Records

• Maintain up-to-date employee records (contracts, licenses, certifications, etc.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with health & safety, PPE, ADR training, and legal standards
  
  

Driver Recruitment & Retention

• Support recruitment efforts and monitor expiring certifications
• Coordinate necessary training and license renewals
  
  

Health & Safety

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure site-wide HSE compliance
• Monitor and maintain safety equipment
  
  

Training & Development

• Organize training sessions (e.g., CPC, safety, compliance training)
• Ensure training is aligned with regulatory and company requirements
  
  

Employee Relations

• Assist with conflict resolution and promote positive employee relations
  
  

Reporting

• Track HR metrics (turnover, absence, training)
• Provide data insights to senior leadership
  
  

General Support

• Assist with uniform and PPE distribution
• Liaise with legal on compliance matters
• Perform general administrative duties as needed
  
  

Requirements

• Experience as a HR Administrator
• CIPD Level 3 or above would be beneficial
• Right to work in the UK and UK-based
  
  

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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