HR Administrator - Career Growth & Benefits

Ipsum; North Stainmore; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression

Professional qualifications

Virtual GP access

Mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an HR Administrator to provide proactive HR support across the Power Division, handling onboarding, contracts, leaver processes and records with meticulous attention to data protection. You will support payroll changes and generate routine HR reports, while guiding managers on policies and benefits.

Join a fast-paced team where continuous improvement, accuracy and confidentiality are key. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Shared Services or similar HR support environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle and current employment legislation.
• Experience using HR/payroll systems, with good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, handle confidential information sensitively and work with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work effectively with colleagues, managers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting employee relations administration and casework would be advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, contractual changes, probation reviews and leaver processes.
• Prepare employment-related correspondence, including offer letters, contracts of employment, variation letters and leaver acknowledgements.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Monitor HR workflows and escalate non-compliance where appropriate.
• Produce routine HR reports, support data audits and respond to HR information requests.
• Support the monthly payroll process by processing employee changes and ensuring payroll information is submitted accurately and within deadlines.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR enquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, benefits and absence management.
• Coordinate and administer learning and development activities, including training records and mandatory training compliance.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement activities, while managing enquiries through the HR inbox.

Skills

HR Shared Services

HR administration

HR processes

Excel

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Communication

Employee relations

CIPD Level 3

Payroll systems

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ipsum is seeking an HR Administrator to provide proactive HR support across the Power Division, handling onboarding, contracts, leaver processes and records with meticulous attention to data protection. You will support payroll changes and generate routine HR reports, while guiding managers on policies and benefits.

Join a fast-paced team where continuous improvement, accuracy and confidentiality are key. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.