HR Administrator

Sewell Wallis Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm in York is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to support the HR Manager. The role involves providing administrative support during employee relations cases, coordinating interview logistics, and maintaining employee records. Ideal candidates should have a passion for HR, strong administrative experience, and hold a driving license for site travel. The firm offers 25 days holiday, subsidised travel, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Subsidised travel expenses

25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

Friendly, supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of strong administration experience.
• Passion and interest for HR.
• Driving licence needed for travel to sites.
• CIPD Level 3 or above qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support during employee relations cases.
• Arrange and take notes at formal meetings.
• Draft and post job adverts, screen applications.
• Organize interview logistics and attend panels.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital employee records.
• Respond to routine HR enquiries.

Skills

Strong administration experience

Interest in HR

Driving licence

CIPD Level 3 or above

Job description

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a well‑established York‑based professional services firm that is looking for an experienced HR Administrator to join their friendly and supportive HR team on a permanent basis.

The HR Administrator will play a vital role, supporting the HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience to get a foot in the door within HR and progress with the support of an experienced HR Manager.

What will you be doing?

• Provide administrative support during employee relations cases, such as disciplinary, grievance, and capability procedures.
• Arrange and take notes at formal meetings and hearings, ensuring accurate and confidential record‑keeping.
• Draft and post job adverts, screen applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate candidate communications.
• Organise interview logistics and attend panels to support hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate physical and digital employee records.
• Respond to routine HR enquiries from staff and managers via email, phone, and CRM systems.
• Work with the L&D trainer to coordinate internal training and e‑learning.

What skills are we looking for?

• Strong administration experience (1+ years).
• An interest and passion for HR.
• Driving licence as driving to other sites is required.
• CIPD Level 3 or above.

What's on offer?

• York centre offices are located near great transport links.
• Subsidised travel expenses.
• 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown.
• Friendly, supportive team.

Apply below for this role, or for more information, contact Becky.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.

Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.