HR Administrator

Office Angels; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Option to purchase additional holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Paid sick leave

Cycle to work scheme

Professional subscription support

CIPD Level 3 and Level 5 progression

Job summary

Office Angels in Taunton, Somerset is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to support day-to-day HR activities and assist an experienced HR professional. This role offers exposure to recruitment, onboarding and employee records management within a supportive, growing team.

You will gain exposure to a range of HR activities and contribute to the employee journey, with opportunities for professional development and CIPD study support.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in an office environment.
• Exposure to HR, recruitment or onboarding desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and a professional, confidential approach.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and internal systems.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within HR.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment activities, including posting vacancies and arranging interviews.
• Assisting with onboarding and new starter administration.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Preparing HR documents, correspondence and internal communications.
• Coordinating meetings, diaries and appointments.
• Ensuring personnel files and documentation remain compliant and up to date.
• Supporting HR projects, employee engagement initiatives and company events.
• Assisting with policy administration and HR compliance activities.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider HR team.

Skills

Administrative experience

HR exposure

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS/HR databases

Job description

Are you a strong administrator looking to build a career within HR? Perhaps you've supported a recruitment team, helped with onboarding, maintained employee records, or worked in an administrative role with a people-focused element. If so, this could be a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR experience within a supportive and growing team.

We're working with a professional and well-established organisation looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to support the day-to-day running of their people function. Working closely with an experienced HR professional, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and play an important role in supporting employees throughout their journey with the business.

Job Title: HR Administrator

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Salary: £26,000-£29,000 Dependant on Experience

Hours: Between 35 - 37.5 hours Monday to Friday | Flexible start and finish times

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Free parking
• Paid sick leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional subscription support
• Support towards CIPD Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications for those looking to develop their HR career further - a fantastic opportunity for long‑term progression and professional development
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• The chance to gain valuable HR experience and develop your career within a supportive team

Your duties will include:

• Supporting recruitment activities, including posting vacancies and arranging interviews
• Assisting with onboarding and new starter administration
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR databases
• Preparing HR documents, correspondence and internal communications
• Coordinating meetings, diaries and appointments
• Ensuring personnel files and documentation remain compliant and up to date
• Supporting HR projects, employee engagement initiatives and company events
• Assisting with policy administration and HR compliance activities
• Providing general administrative support to the wider HR team

About You

• Previous administration experience in an office environment
• Exposure to HR, recruitment, onboarding desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills and a professional, confidential approach
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and internal systems
• A genuine interest in developing a career within HR

We are an equal‑opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.