HR Administrator (Antrim)

Honeycomb Jobs Ltd; Antrim; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeycomb is recruiting an HR Administrator for a large public sector organisation in Antrim. This position is temporary until 30 June 2027 with a potential extension and an immediate start. The role is based in Antrim, offering 37 hours per week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

You will support HR across employee relations, absence management, recruitment and HR records, managing enquiries, and providing guidance on HR procedures while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Two years of HR experience including providing first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers.
• Experience of recruitment and selection procedures.
• Accurate data input and maintenance of HR records.
• Preparing letters, reports and other HR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR enquiries through shared inboxes and resolve queries.
• Record and monitor sickness absence and assist with absence management.
• Support employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance and harassment investigations.
• Maintain up-to-date HR records and information systems.
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including job adverts, shortlisting and interviews.
• Manage appointment processes, including offers, contracts and pre-employment checks.
• Respond to annual leave queries and update HR records.
• Provide guidance to managers on terms, conditions and HR procedures.
• Prepare HR reports and contribute to service-improvement projects.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Data entry

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Honeycomb is delighted to be working with a large public sector organisation to recruit an HR Administrator. This role is based in Antrim and offers an immediate start. The position is temporary until the end of June 2027, with the potential for extension.

The Role

As an HR Administrator, you will provide administrative and clerical support to the HR team, managers and employees across the organisation. You will support employee relations cases, maintain accurate HR records and assist with absence management, recruitment and employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage HR enquiries through shared inboxes, taking ownership of queries and following them through to resolution.

• Record and monitor sickness absence, attend absence review meetings and prepare Occupational Health referrals.

• Support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and harassment investigations.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and information systems.

• Support recruitment and selection processes, including preparing job advertisements, coordinating shortlisting and assisting with interviews.

• Manage the appointment process, including issuing job offers and contracts and completing pre-employment checks.

• Respond to annual leave queries, calculate entitlements and update HR records.

• Provide advice and guidance to managers on employment terms, conditions and HR procedures.

• Prepare HR reports and documentation and contribute to projects aimed at improving service delivery.

The Person

The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with a background in HR and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Essential Criteria

• At least two years' HR experience, including:

  • Providing first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers.
  • Experience of recruitment and selection procedures.
  • Accurate data input and maintenance of records.
  • Preparing letters, reports and other HR documentation.
• Good working knowledge of computerised office systems, including Microsoft Office.
• A full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

The Package and Benefits

• Temporary contract until the end of June 2027, with the potential for extension.
• Immediate start, based in Antrim.
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large public sector organisation.
• Hourly rate of £17.45.

Please note: Successful candidates may need to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically prevent appointment; all disclosures are managed confidentially.

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note that we are currently receiving an exceptionally high volume of applications and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to this volume, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.