HR Administrator

D R Newitt; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an HR Coordinator to assist the People and Culture team with daily operations. The role involves coordinating recruitment processes, maintaining employee records, and supporting HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have prior HR experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare plans and annual leave.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR role or administrative position is an advantage.
• Ability to maintain accuracy within a busy role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR with recruitment, coordinating interviews and managing paperwork.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure legal compliance.
• Administer exit interviews and respond to HR queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent work

HR software familiarity

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: £30,000

Job Summary

Assist the People and Culture team in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on recruitment coordination, onboarding, HR database management, pay and benefit administration, policy compliance, and employee support.

Responsibilities

• Assisting HR with recruitment, including posting roles, coordinating interviews, issuing employment contracts, managing new starter paperwork, and checking right to live and work in the UK.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and induction processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensure legal compliance, and keep HR systems up to date.
• Oversee Probationary review process and confirmations, administer new starter surveys and returns.
• Assist the HR Services Lead with benefits enquiries and help ensure smooth benefits administration, enrolment, and accuracy of data.
• Monitor HR Admin/Payroll Admin inboxes and respond to HR related queries in a timely manner.
• Administer exit interview survey/meeting, arranging meetings with leavers and HRBP once a lever is confirmed.
• Manage HR folders – maintaining accurate and up to date records, clear folder structure, removing duplicates and keeping consistency.
• Provide HR policy advice to managers and update general policy or process updates.
• Process PO orders and support third‑party supplier set up.
• Administer UKG/EC system, updating databases and related functions.
• Actively participate in projects as required.
• Produce guidelines/workflows on admin processes, holding individuals to account.
• Report on absence, holiday, new starter survey data, exit interview data, and other HR metrics.
• Support payroll administration where necessary.
• Take notes and send follow‑up letters to HR meetings.
• Collaborate with the HR team on employee relations issues, investigations, and conflict resolution.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR role or administrative position is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy within a busy role.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Able to use your own initiative and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with HR software and databases.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Healthcare plans
• Employee Assistance Programme