HR Administrator

Welland Operations; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Welland Operations based in Stockport is looking for a detail-oriented HR Administrator to provide comprehensive HR administrative support and focus on recruitment processes. You will coordinate recruitment activities, screen CVs, and manage candidate experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. You will support hiring managers and maintain employee records while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a HR or recruitment administrator role with strong administration skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems is a bonus, but full training will be provided.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment administration, including posting job adverts and scheduling interviews.
• Screen CVs and shortlist applicants based on job criteria.
• Manage candidate tracking and update the recruitment tracker.
• Support hiring managers during interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain and update employee records in line with GDPR.

Skills

Experience in a HR or recruitment administrator role

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong understanding of the recruitment process

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

Proactive, solution-focused mindset

Job description

This role will require you to be productive and detail-orientated while providing comprehensive HR administrative support. While also having a strong focus on recruitment processes and provide general HR support to the team through smooth employee lifecycle experiences.

• Coordinateend-to-end recruitment administration: post job adverts, schedule interviews,liaise with hiring managers, and communicate with candidates.
• Screen CVs and shortlist applicants based on job criteria.
• Manage candidate tracking and update the recruitment tracker.
• Support hiring managers during interviews, assessments, and onboarding (if required).
• Liaise with external recruitment agencies and job boards as needed.
• Ensure a positive candidate’s experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain and update employee records in line with GDPR and internal data policies.
• Providing administrative support across the employee lifecycle
• Preparing HR documents including offer letters, contracts, and any associated HR paperwork to all new starters.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on our HR system.
• Day-to-day management of the HR email inbox; responding to HR-related queries from employees and escalating where needed.
• Assisting with absence management, ensuring data is recorded and shared with the right people.
• Contributing to HR projects and engagement initiatives.
• Administration ofthe HR system entering new starters and leavers onto the system.
• Assisting in the monthly HR/payroll meeting to ensure accurate and timely submission of employee data.
• Collaborating with payroll, Business Services, and other departments to ensure smooth HR operations.
• Administering training and giving site support in relation to training requirements.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• Experience in a HR or recruitment administrator role with strong administration skills.
• Familiarity with HR systems is a bonus, but full training will be provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of the recruitment process and candidate management.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong writtenand verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and maintaining employee confidence.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and a team player attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Customer service orientation – comfortable working with internal stakeholders and external candidates.
• Maintaining aquality HR service to the organisation by following organisation standards.
• Promotion of an open, transparent, positive, and winning culture throughout the business.