HR Administrator - Hybrid, Growth & Training Opportunities

WSH Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after induction

Broad HR exposure across a national‑s­

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Caterlink in Reading is seeking a highly organised HR Administrator to join our busy HR team at Thames Valley Park. You will manage HR administration, respond to employee and manager queries, support recruitment and onboarding, and help deliver a professional HR service across our nationwide business.

After a period of training, there are opportunities to gain exposure to employee relations, absence management, TUPE and wellbeing processes.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in HR, recruitment or people-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR Support Inbox and provide timely responses to queries.
• Support managers with HR processes including probation reviews and absence management; admin of employee lifecycle.
• Coordinate onboarding for new managers (DBS checks, references, induction).
• Maintain HR systems, trackers and employee records; ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Produce HR documentation (contracts changes, promotions, salary letters, correspondence).
• Support recruitment via LMSSmartRecruiters and internal vacancy communications.
• Manage DBS processes and monthly invoicing.
• Assist with TUPE administration and related records.
• Support occupational health referrals and wellbeing processes.
• Produce HR reports and data for the wider HR team.
• Support HR projects, employee engagement and annual people plan.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication

Multitasking

Administrative experience

Confidentiality

HR interest

Education

CIPD qualification

Studying CIPD

Tools

LMSSmartRecruiters

Job description

Caterlink in Reading is seeking a highly organised HR Administrator to join our busy HR team at Thames Valley Park. You will manage HR administration, respond to employee and manager queries, support recruitment and onboarding, and help deliver a professional HR service across our nationwide business.

After a period of training, there are opportunities to gain exposure to employee relations, absence management, TUPE and wellbeing processes.