HR Administrator – Path to HR Advisor

Independent Utility Advice ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Discount on travel

Job summary

Independent Utility Advice is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join the People team. You will handle end-to-end HR administration, recruitment onboarding, and maintain accurate records with our HRIS.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will support employee relations and ensure processes meet data protection standards. You will develop knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, progressing toward an HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment while delivering

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or similar HR support role.
• Strong understanding of HR administration and the employee lifecycle.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Exposure to employee relations matters including absence, probation, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice, with willingness to continue developing this knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proactive, organised and capable in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and efficient HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, including new starters, contractual changes, and leavers.
• Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters, HR correspondence, and other employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS, ensuring confidentiality and data protection requirements are met.
• Complete Right to Work checks and other required pre-employment screening activities.
• Monitor probation periods, absence records, and other key HR milestones, ensuring appropriate actions and documentation are completed.
• Support employee relations matters including absence, probation, performance management, disciplinary, and grievance processes.
• Assist the Head of HR with employee relations casework, developing towards greater ownership of straightforward cases.
• Support managers with absence management and return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities, helping to deliver a positive and organised new starter experience.
• Produce routine HR reports and management information.
• Prepare and provide accurate employee and payroll information to the external payroll provider, ensuring all changes are communicated within required timescales.
• Respond to employee and manager queries, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Support the review and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, templates, and ways of working.
• Develop knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice with a view to progressing into an HR Advisor role.

Skills

HR administration

employee lifecycle

HR systems

data protection

UK employment law

attention to detail

communication skills

confidentiality

fast-paced environment

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll data handling

Job description

Independent Utility Advice is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join the People team. You will handle end-to-end HR administration, recruitment onboarding, and maintain accurate records with our HRIS.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you will support employee relations and ensure processes meet data protection standards. You will develop knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, progressing toward an HR Advisor role within a fast-paced environment while delivering