HR Administrator

Lively Elements, LLC; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in York is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to support day-to-day HR operations. This role involves delivering essential HR support, managing employee relations, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset, with at least one year of relevant experience and 3 GCSEs with Maths and English at Grade 4 or above. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as an HR Administrator.
• Experience in the legal or professional services sector.
• Understanding of HR procedures both practical and administrative.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential administrative and operational HR support.
• Support employee relations activities including formal meetings.
• Maintain accurate HR records and compliance with data protection.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Time management

Education

3 GCSEs with Maths and English at Grade 4 and above

Job description

Invigorate Recruitment is working with its client in central York to recruit a HR Administrator. We’re on the lookout for an organised, proactive, and detail‑obsessed HR Administrator to join a growing team. If you thrive on variety, love keeping things running smoothly, and want to develop your HR career in a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation, this could be your perfect next step.

The Role

As the HR Administrator, you’ll be the engine behind the day‑to‑day HR operations, the go‑to contact for employees and managers, ensuring every process is delivered with accuracy, consistency, and a friendly, professional touch.

Your Core Mission

• Deliver essential administrative and operational HR support across a wide range of functions, ensuring everything aligns with internal procedures and employment legislation.
• Support employee relations activity from organising formal meetings to preparing documentation, taking accurate minutes, and maintaining detailed case records covering disciplinary, grievance, and performance processes.
• HR record‑keeping by maintaining accurate data, updating HR systems, and ensuring full compliance with data protection and retention requirements. You’ll process contract changes, leavers, and respond to internal HR queries with efficiency and clarity.
• Get involved in wider HR activities including coordinating training, updating policies, supporting health & safety record‑keeping, and producing routine HR reports.

About You

• Have strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• Communicate clearly and confidentially.
• Enjoy working in an environment where no two days are the same.
• Bring a proactive mindset and a genuine interest in HR processes.
• Are comfortable juggling multiple priorities with accuracy and calm.

What do you need?

• Ideally you have been working in an HR Administrator capacity for the last year.
• Have worked or are working in the legal or professional services sector.
• 3 GCSEs with Maths and English essential, at Grade 4 and above (or equivalent).
• An understanding of HR procedure both practical and administrative.
• Great time management skills to be able to manage the variety of different tasks required.
• Ability to build up trust and a good rapport within the workplace.
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