HR Administrator (Fixed Term)

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Leeds is seeking a part-time HR Administrator to support their newly acquired business. The temporary role requires maintaining personnel records, assisting with recruitment, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Previous experience in HR administration is essential. This role offers the chance to join a community focused on positive impact within a global context.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Administration role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update electronic personnel records in the HR system.
• Assist with reporting from the HR system.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, employment law and internal policies.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns: scheduling interviews, preparing interview packs, liaising with candidates.

Skills

HR Administration

GDPR compliance

Recruitment assistance

Employee queries handling

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A little more about your role…
This is an opportunity to provide generalist HR administration support to our Lexica business who have recently been acquired by WSP. This is a part-time role (3 days per week) and will be a temporary contract up to 31st December 2025. Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain and update electronic personnel records in the HR system
• Assist with reporting from the HR system
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, employment law and internal policies
• Assist with recruitment campaigns: scheduling interviews, preparing interview packs, liaising with candidates
• Monitor and manage the recruitment inbox, responding to queries or escalating promptly
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including right-to-work checks and reference requests
• Process new starter documentation and coordinate induction schedules
• Coordinate training sessions and maintain training records
• Respond to employee queries regarding annual and sickness leave and HR policies
• Prepare and issue HR documents (contracts, offer letters, reference confirmation, variation letters etc.)
• Support HR projects such as wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement
• Ensure accurate recording of absences including, sickness, annual leave, maternity/paternity, unpaid leave in the HR system
• Provide administrative support with the recording, tracking, and uploading of performance reviews to the HR system
• Assist with policy reviews and updates
• Support the Head of HR and Executive Director of Operations with ad hoc administrative tasks

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate

• Previous experience in an HR Administration role is essential

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