HR Administrator | FTC

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks an HR Administrator for a 16-month contract in Watford. Join a proactive People & Culture Team focused on employee relations and onboarding. The position offers development opportunities with a competitive salary of circa £32k plus benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Part of a high performing team

Qualifications

• Proactively supporting HR functions with a focus on onboarding/offboarding.
• Knowledge of GDPR regulations is a plus.
• Experience in related industries like construction is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding/offboarding processes and maintain employee records.
• Support Payroll with new joiners, leavers, and changes.
• First line support for HR queries.

Skills

Diplomatic communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Prioritization skills

Education

1-2 years experience in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

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HR Administrator | FTC, watford, hertfordshire

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Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Spencer - Richardson are proud to represent our client in finding their new HR Administrator in a market leading construction firm.

This position is offered on a minimum 16 month contract initially.

This company takes pride in their commitment to sustainability, and are leading the movement in getting customers and clients in the construction industry to do their part too. They've now entered an exciting time of sustainable growth, reinvesting into the business units to be the best in the industry.

We are looking for a proactive team-player to join the high performing People & Culture Team, to support on employee relations, onboarding and first line HR queries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on onboarding/offboarding all employees, ensuring that all records are accurate.
• Draft and issue new contracts, collate new-starter packs and updating the compliance system.
• Track probation periods and contractual changes.
• Maintain all employee records.
• Support the Payroll team and work as a team to ensure that all new joiners, leavers, changes and bonuses are paid accurately.
• Manage the team inbox and advise on queries.
• Become first line support to employees and colleagues on HR support.
• Manage employee relations activities with both temporary and permanent employees.

To Be Successful:

• Strong diplomatic communicator and natural relationship builder.
• Genuine team-player, proactively supporting numerous business units.
• Highly organised and detail oriented.
• Able to prioritise in a demanding workload.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and GDPR regulations.
• Ideally suited to an HR Admin or 1-2 years experience, ready to develop your skill set.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, plant hire or similar industries highly advantageous.

In return - you'll be part of a high performing team with plenty of learning and development opportunities within a growing market leader. Salary circa £32k + benefits.