HR Administrator - Reading

Caterlink Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CIPD study support

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Caterlink Ltd is seeking a proactive HR Administrator to join our HR team in Reading. You will support the employee lifecycle, respond to queries, assist recruitment and onboarding, and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Hybrid working is available after induction. The role offers broad HR exposure across a national business, with CIPD study support and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a HR, recruitment or people-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable but not essential.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Managing the HR Support Inbox and providing timely responses to employee and manager queries
• Supporting managers with HR processes including probation reviews, absence management and employee lifecycle administration
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new managers, including DBS checks, references and induction administration
• Maintaining HR systems, trackers and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Producing HR documentation including contractual changes, promotions, salary review letters and meeting correspondence
• Supporting recruitment activity through our LMS SmartRecruiters and internal vacancy communications
• Managing DBS processes and monthly invoicing requirements
• Assisting with TUPE administration and maintaining associated records
• Supporting occupational health referrals and employee wellbeing processes
• Producing HR reports and people-related data for the wider HR team
• Supporting HR projects, employee engagement initiatives and the annual people plan
• Exposure to employee relations case-work after training period

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our busy and supportive HR team based at Thames Valley Park, Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous administration experience who is looking to develop a career. You will play a key role in supporting all aspects of the employee lifecycle while helping to deliver an efficient and professional HR service across our nationwide business. No two days are the same in this fast-paced role. You will be responsible for managing HR administration, responding to employee and manager queries, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, coordinating absence and occupational health processes, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the HR Support Inbox and providing timely responses to employee and manager queries
• Supporting managers with HR processes including probation reviews, absence management and employee lifecycle administration
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new managers, including DBS checks, references and induction administration
• Maintaining HR systems, trackers and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Producing HR documentation including contractual changes, promotions, salary review letters and meeting correspondence
• Supporting recruitment activity through our LMS SmartRecruiters and internal vacancy communications
• Managing DBS processes and monthly invoicing requirements
• Assisting with TUPE administration and maintaining associated records
• Supporting occupational health referrals and employee wellbeing processes
• Producing HR reports and people-related data for the wider HR team
• Supporting HR projects, employee engagement initiatives and the annual people plan

After a period of training and development, there will be opportunities to gain exposure to employee relations case-work, including absence management and performance management support. This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, has exceptional attention to detail and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service. You'll be part of a close-knit team that works hard, supports one another and enjoys celebrating successes along the way.

Benefits and development

• Hybrid working available following successful completion of the induction and training period
• Opportunity to gain broad HR experience across a large national business
• CIPD study support available
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Caterlink is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring fairness and equality throughout the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a HR, recruitment or people-focused environment
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD is desirable but not essential
• A genuine interest in developing a career within Human Resources

About Caterlink

Caterlink is the education sector catering specialist. For over 20 years, we have been delivering fresh food solutions to pupils and staff at Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. We serve over 1,000,000 meals each week and pride ourselves on our Fresh Food Policy, which sits at the heart of everything we do. Our success is built on the talented people who support our operations and drive exceptional service across the business.