HR Administrator (Lisburn)

Honeycomb; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeycomb are recruiting an HR Administrator for a large public sector organisation based in Lisburn. This temporary role offers 36.25 hours per week and an immediate start, paying £16.68 per hour.

You will handle confidential HR admin, maintain records, support payroll and recruitment, and ensure GDPR compliance while providing professional service to managers and staff.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths.
• 1 year of experience in an administration role within a demanding office environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, confidential HR administrative service across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases in GDPR compliance.
• Prepare and issue HR documentation and contractual paperwork accurately and on time.
• Support payroll administration by processing employee changes and payroll instructions.
• Administer maternity, paternity and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Monitor probationary review processes and attendance records.
• Respond to HR enquiries from managers, employees and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and terms of employment.
• Support recruitment and resourcing activities including job notifications and assessments.
• Produce HR reports and management information for reporting purposes.
• Assist with Freedom of Information, Data Protection and audit requests.
• Maintain filing and records management for HR documents.

Skills

Administration experience

Customer service experience

GDPR knowledge

Education

GCSEs (English & Maths)

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Honeycomb are delighted to be working with a large public sector organisation to recruit an HR Administrator for their team based in Lisburn. This is a temporary position for 6 weeks, with the potential for extension. The hourly rate is £16.68

Location: Lisburn

Salary: £16.68 per hour

Contract: Temporary for 6 weeks initially, with the potential for extension

Hours: Full-time hours, Monday to Friday. 36.25 hrs per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service on a temporary basis. The role offers an immediate start.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide a professional, confidential and customer-focused HR administrative service across the organisation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases in line with GDPR and record retention requirements.
• Prepare and issue HR documentation, correspondence and contractual paperwork accurately and on time.
• Support payroll administration by processing employee changes, payroll instructions and monthly checks within deadlines.
• Administer maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and other employee lifecycle processes.
• Monitor and support probationary review processes, ensuring documentation is completed and recorded correctly.
• Record sickness absence information and maintain accurate attendance and leave records.
• Respond promptly and professionally to HR enquiries from managers, employees and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, terms and conditions of employment and employee services matters.
• Support recruitment and resourcing activities, including job notifications, recruitment assessments and agency worker administration.
• Produce HR reports, statistics and management information for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Assist with Freedom of Information, Data Protection and audit-related information requests.
• Maintain effective filing and records management systems for both electronic and paper-based HR documents.

Essential criteria:

• 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C), including English and Maths (or equivalent)

AND

• 1 year of experience working in an administration role within a demanding office environment

OR

• 2 years of experience working in an administration role within a demanding office environment

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience working with a range of internal and external customers

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working in a HR Administration role, within a large, multi-disciplinary organisation
• Have gained or working towards a HR qualification
• Experience working within the public sector

Applicants requiring adjustments or support during the recruitment process are encouraged to get in touch so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Please note: Successful candidates may be required to complete a Basic or Enhanced Access NI security check (fee of £18+). A previous conviction will not automatically disqualify you; all information is treated in strict confidence.
For further details, visit: www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks.

Honeycomb is fully committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. While we may be unable to respond to every application individually due to high volumes, we appreciate your interest in this opportunity