HR Administrator

TipTopJob; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in advanced materials is seeking a highly organised HR professional for a part-time HR administration role based in Huntingdon. This position offers flexible working hours and involves overseeing the HR lifecycle, compliance with UK employment law, and managing relations with external providers. Candidates should possess strong HR experience, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of HR systems and legislation. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days Annual Leave

Flexible working arrangements

Company-funded private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site or Group environment is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Good understanding of GDPR for data protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR lifecycle administration and maintain personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and UK employment law.
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs.
• Support benefits administration and liaise with providers.

Skills

HR administration experience

Attention to detail

Confidence with HR systems

Communication skills

Understanding of UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 3-5 (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: A GBP 15,000.00 : A GBP 17,000.00 depending on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised HR professional who enjoys creating efficiency, delivering excellent service, and making a difference in employees day:to:day experience. Working 25 hours per week with flexibility available, you will act as the central point of coordination for HR administration, supporting teams across all Goodfellow entities in the UK and abroad. Your work will ensure smooth processes, accurate data, and strong foundations for the entire HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end:to:end HR lifecycle administration with day to day delivery managed by the Talen Coordinator.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and ensure HRIS data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and UK employment law.
• Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs.
• Support benefits administration and liaise with external providers.
• Act as first:line support for HRIS queries and troubleshooting.
• Produce accurate Group:wide HR reports (absence, turnover, headcount).
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Support improvements in document management and workflow automation.
• Ensure policy adherence and assist with audit:ready documentation.
• Coordinate the performance review cycle across the Group.
• Provide tools, reminders, and support for managers.
• Document outcomes appropriately while maintaining confidentiality.
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues to the Group HR Manager.

Key Requirements

• Strong HR administration experience, ideally in a multi:site or Group environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confidence with HR systems, data reporting, and Microsoft Office.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and GDPR.
• Professional communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• CIPD Level 3:5 (or equivalent experience).

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 22 days Annual Leave rising to 25 days
• Flexible working arrangements, where applicable, to support work:life balance
• Enjoy company:funded private healthcare , giving you peace of mind and access to quality care. Please note that employees are responsible for any applicable tax
• Generous company pension scheme with a 5 employer contribution to help you plan for a secure future
• Comprehensive protection with Critical Illness and Life Assurance cover, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind
• Company Sick Pay scheme available, inclusive of Statutory Sick Pay, to support you during periods of illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities, where applicable, including training and support for qualifications
• Onsite car parking and complimentary refreshments
• Plus a program of social events during the year.

About The Goodfellow Group

Founded in London in 1946, Goodfellow is a global leader in advanced materials, offering over 170,000 products to support innovation in sectors like aerospace, medical research, and green energy. With offices across Europe, the USA, and China, and backed by Battery Ventures, were driving growth through strategic acquisitions and global expansion. Recent acquisitions include Potomac Photonics (USA), Suisse Technology Partners (Switzerland), and The Bureau of Analysed Samples (UK). At Goodfellow, were united by technical excellence, collaboration, and sustainable innovation. Whatever your passion:science, engineering, technology, or business:youll find your future here.

Our Values

All employees are required to live by the company values:

Continuous Improvement

• Acknowledge the shortcoming and limitations within yourself and your team and take action to mitigate these.