HR Administrator – Manchester

Bell Building Projects Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Income protection

Death in service benefits

Annual salary reviews

Discretionary performance-based bonus

32 days holiday with flexible bank hol

Professional development and training

Business mileage reimbursed

Fully accessible workplace

Job summary

Bell Building Projects Limited in Manchester is seeking an organised HR Administrator to join our team. You will deliver day-to-day HR and recruitment support, maintain accurate employee records in Rippling, handle onboarding and changes, and ensure data is kept confidential.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities within a growing construction company. Join BBP to develop your HR career in a supportive environment that values quality, collaboration and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, recruitment or administrative role.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Confident with IT systems and quick to learn new software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activities and interviews.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and onboarding documents.
• Coordinate onboarding and gather required information.
• Maintain employee records in Rippling and other systems.
• Keep HR files confidential and up to date.
• Process employee changes and contractual updates.
• Support probation, leave, and absence records.
• Maintain training and qualification records.
• Assist with leaver administration and records.
• Respond to routine HR queries and escalate when needed.
• Prepare HR letters, reports and documents.
• Support HR processes and internal documentation.
• Liaise with managers and employees across teams.
• Handle confidential information in line with data protection.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment coordination

Onboarding

Microsoft Office

Data protection

Tools

Rippling

HRIS

Job description

Bell Building Projects (BBP) is a growing construction company delivering refurbishment, facade replacement, fire remediation and new-build projects across the UK.

We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built, but even more proud of the people behind it. Our continued growth has created a strong pipeline of work, giving our teams long‑term job security, opportunities to develop their careers and the chance to work on a wide variety of projects.

We believe in investing in our people, recognising good performance and creating an environment where everyone is trusted, supported and encouraged to progress. Whether you’re joining us on site or in one of our offices, you’ll be part of a team that values quality, collaboration and doing things the right way.

The Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team in Manchester.

Working closely with the Recruitment Manager and wider management team, you will provide day‑to‑day administrative support across HR and recruitment, helping to ensure our employee records, systems and processes are accurate and kept up to date.

This is a varied role covering the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to training records, employee changes and general HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of recruitment activities, including arranging interviews, maintaining candidate records and preparing recruitment documentation.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and new starter documentation.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all required information and documentation is received.
• Set up and maintain employee records within Rippling and other company systems.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and HR records.
• Process employee changes, including salary changes, promotions, job title changes and other contractual updates.
• Support the administration of probation reviews, annual leave, absence and other employee records.
• Maintain training, qualification and competency records, following up on missing or expiring information where required.
• Assist with employee leaver administration and ensure relevant systems and records are updated.
• Respond to routine HR and employee queries, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Prepare HR letters, documents, spreadsheets and reports as required.
• Support the maintenance and development of HR processes, policies and internal documentation.
• Liaise with managers and employees across our offices and project sites to obtain information and ensure records remain accurate.
• Handle personal and confidential information appropriately and in line with data protection requirements.
• Provide general HR and administrative support as required.

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within an HR, recruitment or administrative role would be beneficial.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using IT systems and comfortable learning new software and processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approachable and confident communicating with employees and managers at all levels.
• Proactive and comfortable following up with colleagues to obtain information and keep processes moving.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential or sensitive employee information.
• Previous experience using an HR system would be beneficial but is not essential.
• An interest in developing a career within HR would be welcomed.

Why Join BBP?

Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline.

• competitive salary
• generous pension scheme
• income protection
• death in service benefits
• annual salary reviews
• discretionary performance-based bonuses
• 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme
• support professional development and training
• business mileage is reimbursed
• fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.

For someone looking to build their career in HR, this role also offers the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of HR and recruitment activities as the business continues to grow.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bell Building Projects is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.