HR Administrator - Onboarding & Payroll Support

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Advert in Milton Keynes is seeking a Temporary HR Administrator to join a busy People Team within a well-established retail business. You will support day-to-day HR operations, maintain employee records and handle onboarding, payroll, benefits and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' HR experience, strong organisational and numeracy skills, and excellent communication. CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in a busy HR/People function.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy with handling employee data.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining records; knowledge of HRIS (PeopleXD) advantageous.
• Payroll administration experience beneficial.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; proactive approach.
• CIPD qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR policies, leave, absence, benefits and systems.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding: contracts, background checks and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems with data updates and audits.
• Support payroll accuracy by reconciling absence data across HR systems.
• Administer employee benefits including Cycle to Work, loans, healthcare and eye care vouchers.
• Support Right to Work checks and monitor expiring documentation.
• Prepare employment documentation including reference letters and probation confirmations.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, invoice processing and general People Team administration.
• Contribute to process improvements to streamline workflows and data accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication skills

Customer service

Proactive & collaborative

Education

CIPD qualification or part-qualification

Tools

People XD

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Advert in Milton Keynes is seeking a Temporary HR Administrator to join a busy People Team within a well-established retail business. You will support day-to-day HR operations, maintain employee records and handle onboarding, payroll, benefits and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' HR experience, strong organisational and numeracy skills, and excellent communication. CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.