HR Administrator

People Solutions Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wolverhampton is seeking an HR Administrator for a maternity cover position. This full-time, fixed-term role involves providing HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, assisting with compliance to UK employment law, and offering opportunities to develop HR skills. The position requires strong organisational skills, IT literacy, and a collaborative approach. Attractive perks include a pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD or L&D qualification.
• Experience in HR, business, or L&D administration.
• Strong organisational skills and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Providing HR administrative and first-line advisory support.
• Managing starters, leavers, and absence management.
• Updating HR policies and ensuring compliance with UK law.

Skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration skills

IT literacy (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SuccessFactors

ADP

Job description

Overview

HR ADMINISTRATOR – MATERNITY COVER (12 MONTHS FTC) – WOLVERHAMPTON

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an HR Administrator – Maternity Cover to join a leading engineering business in Wolverhampton on a full-time, fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad HR experience across the employee lifecycle, providing administrative and advisory support in a professional environment.

Reports To

• HR Business Partner

Shifts

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Salary

• Competitive – £29,000 to £31,000

What’s in it for me

• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Exposure to HR operations in a manufacturing / aerospace environment
• Fixed-term role with opportunities to develop HR skills and experience

Day-to-Day Duties

• Providing HR administrative and first-line advisory support across the employee lifecycle
• Managing starters, leavers, absence management, learning and development administration
• Supporting HR reporting and people analytics for the HR team
• Maintaining electronic personnel files and HR systems
• Updating HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law
• Assisting with grievance and disciplinary investigations
• Supporting recruitment, induction, and development programmes
• Conducting exit interviews as required
• Liaising with Payroll to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date
• Providing occasional cover at reception as needed
• Supporting HR and business projects as required

Essential Skills

• Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards a CIPD or L&D qualification
• Experience in HR, business, or L&D administration
• Strong organisational skills with flexibility to adapt to changing demands
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• IT literate, particularly with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Basic working knowledge of UK employment law

Desirable Experience

• Experience with SuccessFactors (SAP Employee Central) or similar HR systems
• Payroll administration experience
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive environment
• Experience with HR systems such as ADP

Training Provided

• Ongoing training and support will be provided to help develop your HR and L&D skills

Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.