HR Administrator - Part-time

Adecco; Kendal; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role (25 hours per week)

Workday administration experience

Confidential HR environment

Job summary

HR Administrator (part-time) in Kendal is responsible for day-to-day HR and administrative activities. You will work with the HR Manager, HR Adviser, and production staff to ensure smooth operations, with strong focus on confidentiality and data accuracy using Workday and Microsoft Office.

The role involves absence tracking, onboarding support, recruitment coordination, and maintaining HR records. A CIPD Level 3 or equivalent is desirable, and the position requires good organisational and

Qualifications

• Strong administration experience in HR or confidential setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Workday.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• CIPD Level 3 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reset Workday logins and support holiday queries.
• Liaise with production manager to identify vacancies and staffing needs.
• Arrange interviews with agencies and coordinate slots with shift manager.
• Conduct interviews with shift manager and provide feedback to agency.
• Schedule induction and start dates with shift manager and HSE.
• Prepare induction packs and meeting arrangements.
• Set up new starters in Workday and support onboarding.
• Manage weekly temporary staff timesheets and hold regular catch-ups.
• Prepare contracts for temporary-to-permanent staff and complete onboarding in Workday.
• Log sickness in absence database and conduct return-to-work interviews.
• Complete late letters, pay deductions, THRIVE updates, noticeboard updates, and filing.

Skills

Organisational skills

HR data handling

Communication skills

Time management

Induction/onboarding

Workday

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title: HR Administrator (part-time)

Location: Kendal

We are recruiting for an HR Administrator to support day-to-day HR and administrative activity. This role will work closely with the HR Manager, HR Adviser, other managers, and the production department to help maintain smooth operational support across the business. The position is suited to someone with strong administration experience, excellent Microsoft Office skills, and experience working in HR or another confidential setting. The successful candidate will support Workday administration, temporary staff coordination, absence tracking, induction activity, and general HR administration.

What You Will Do?

• Reset Workday corporate HR database logins and provide support with Workday holiday queries.
• Liaise with the production manager to identify current vacancies and staffing requirements.
• Arrange interviews with agencies and coordinate time slots with the shift manager.
• Conduct interviews with the relevant shift manager and provide feedback to the agency.
• Arrange induction dates and start dates with the shift manager and HSE.
• Prepare induction packs, paperwork, and induction meeting arrangements.
• Set up new starters in Workday and support onboarding activity.
• Manage weekly temporary staff timesheets and maintain regular catch-up meetings.
• Prepare contract packs for temporary-to-permanent staff and complete onboarding in Workday.
• Log sickness on the absence database, carry out return-to-work interviews, and support investigations.
• Complete late letters, pay deductions, THRIVE updates, noticeboard updates, and general filing.

Your Skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied HR administration workload.
• Close attention to detail when handling confidential employee records and documentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for liaison with managers, agencies, and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a busy environment.
• Confidence to work independently and as part of a team with own initiative.
• Flexibility in approach to work, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and experience using an HR database such as Workday.
• Experience working in HR or another confidential setting, with own transport required.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.

Benefits

• 25 hours per week in a part-time HR administration position.
• Opportunity to support HR activity across managers, production, and temporary staff.
• Work within a confidential HR environment supporting day-to-day department operations.
• Involvement in HR systems, including Workday administration and absence tracking.