HR Administrator

Newmedica; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £26,500

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Eye tests discount

Glasses discounts

Learning & development support

Friendly multidisciplinary team

Modern working environment

Job summary

Newmedica in Whiteley is seeking a dedicated HR Administrator to join our NHS ophthalmology service. This full-time role (37.5 hours over 5 days) supports the HR service, handles recruitment, HR queries, and maintains employee records. You will coordinate inductions, training, and ensure accuracy in the HRIS, while adapting to a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Join a friendly multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality patient care within a modern, supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• HR experience within healthcare or regulated industry desirable
• Payroll experience preferred
• Experience using a HR Information System to maintain employee information and pre-employment checks
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment process including screening calls and candidate communications
• Handle routine HR queries and maintain employee records; coordinate inductions and mandatory training
• Provide administrative support across HR processes including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain high accuracy in the HRIS and monitor clinical registrations and updates

Skills

HR experience

Payroll experience

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HRIS

Office 365

Job description

Who are we?

Newmedica is one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, delivering outpatient appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We’re proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running and listed among the UK’s top 30 Best Workplaces for 2026 —recognition that reflects how colleagues feel about working here.

Our Purpose is to change lives through better sight and eye health, and our Vision is to end avoidable sight loss in every community we serve; we live our values every day—Commercial, Courageous, Compassion, Collaborative and Curious.

Role overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Administrator to join us on a full-time basis at our service in Whiteley. This role will be 37.5 hours over 5 days.

It is a varied role, and you will support the efficient running of the HR service, undertaking a wide range of duties.

You will manage the full recruitment process, conducting screening calls and managing candidates and communications at all stages of the recruitment process.

You’ll be dealing with routine HR queries, maintaining employee records, coordinating employee induction and mandatory training as well as providing administrative support across HR processes including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues.

You’ll ensure a high degree of accuracy in the HR Information System and ensure clinical registrations are monitored and updated in a timely manner.

Our clinics are busy so you will need to be able to work in a fast paced and changing environment. Every day with us is different; you will need great organisational skills as you will be juggling multiple tasks and working to deadlines while maintaining accuracy. We’re looking for someone who is a good team player, with an adaptable, flexible approach and a willingness to learn.

What skills and experience do I need?

You’ll have previous experience working in a HR role within a healthcare or other regulated industry and having obtained CIPD Level 3 would be advantageous but not essential.

Ideally, you’ll have some payroll experience along with experience ofadministering pre-employment checks. You’ll also have experience of using a HR Information System to maintain up to date and accurate employee information and will be a competent user of allOffice 365 programmes.

You’ll have an excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written formatand you’ll be comfortable dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

What we’re offering

• A salary of up to £26,500 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days of bank holidays
• A company pension scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including free eye tests, discounted or free glasses, death in service cover and the blue light discount scheme
• An environment whereyourlearning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.
• Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patients
• A bright,spaciousand modern working environment, built to the highest standards

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

At Newmedica, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities, and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job, regardless of any protected characteristics.

Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people, irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, language, religion, ethnic or social origin.