HR Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

HSL Compliance; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22+ days leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Sick pay

Free eye test every 2 years

Employee discounts via Reward Gateway

Job summary

HSL Compliance is seeking a highly organised HR Administrator to join our team in Ross on Wye. This fixed-term contract role supports HR operations and plays a key part in Mergers & Acquisitions activity, ensuring data accuracy, organised documentation and a smooth onboarding experience.

You'll manage full employee lifecycle tasks, maintain GDPR-compliant records in our HRIS, aid with probation tracking, absence records, and right-to-work checks, and collaborate with colleagues at all levels in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced HR administrative or project support role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel (vlookups and data formatting).
• Able to manage multiple moving parts and meet tight deadlines.
• Able to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
• Clear, professional communication across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide general HR administration across recruitment, onboarding, contracts, changes and leavers.
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions activity with data accuracy and document organisation.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with probation tracking, absence records and right-to-work checks.
• Keep integration checklists up to date and monitor deadlines.

Skills

HR Administration

Project Support

Data Accuracy

GDPR Compliance

Multi-Tasking

Education

CIPD Level 3 (or studying towards)

Tools

Excel

Job description

HR Administrator

Location: Ross on Wye

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (until March 2027) - Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Join HSL Compliance

Start Your Career with HSL Compliance Are you a highly organised administrator with attention to detail and a desire to move into the world of HR?

We are looking for a proactive HR Administrator to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to provide vital administrative support during a period of fast and exciting growth. While you will handle general HR duties, a key part of your role will be supporting our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity - ensuring that data is accurate, documentation is organised, and new team members have a seamless welcome to the Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project & M&A Support Preparing and validating employee spreadsheets for due diligence exercises.
• Coordinate the distribution and filing of TUPE consultation letters and employment communications.
• Assist with the smooth transition of transferring employees, ensuring their records and benefits are set up correctly.
• Keep our integration checklists up to date, monitoring deadlines and key actions.
• General HR Administration Provide support across the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, contract changes, and leavers.
• Maintain accurate records within our HR system (HRIS), ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Administer routine processes including probation tracking, absence records, and right-to-work checks.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a fast-paced HR administrative or project support role.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel (vlookups and data formatting are a plus).
• You can manage multiple moving parts and meet tight deadlines.
• You understand the importance of handling sensitive, confidential information.
• Able to speak with people at all levels of the business in a clear, professional manner.
• Comfortable working in a changing environment where priorities can shift.
• Desirable (But not essential): CIPD Level 3 qualification (or an interest in studying towards it).

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 22+ days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions.

Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.