HR Administrator – Onboarding & Records (6‑Month Hybrid)

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a highly organized HR Administrator to join the HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model, combining office and home-based days. You will manage onboarding, changes, and offboarding, maintain accurate HR records, and support employee relations and data reporting within a global, multi-site environment.

The role involves providing timely HR guidance, preparing contracts and documentation, and contributing to process

Qualifications

• Experience working within a large, global or multi-site organisation, with exposure to high volume HR processes, is preferred.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information.
• A CIPD qualification, or working towards one, would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding processes
• Prepare and issue contracts, letters, and employment documentation
• Support induction and onboarding activities
• Provide administrative support for employee relations cases
• Take notes in meetings and maintain accurate records
• Assist HR and managers with ER processes
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems
• Process employee data changes including promotions, transfers, and leavers
• Support reporting, audits, and GDPR compliance
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
• Provide timely and accurate HR advice within scope
• Escalate complex matters appropriately
• Coordinate training and engagement activities
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Contribute to improving HR processes and efficiency

Skills

Admin experience

MS Office

Highly organized

Communication skills

Confidentiality

HR experience

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Smiths Detection in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a highly organized HR Administrator to join the HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model, combining office and home-based days. You will manage onboarding, changes, and offboarding, maintain accurate HR records, and support employee relations and data reporting within a global, multi-site environment.

The role involves providing timely HR guidance, preparing contracts and documentation, and contributing to process