HR Administrator (Temp) — Fast-Paced, Impactful Onboarding

Manpower UK; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy HR team on a fixed‑term contract until March 2027. The role involves handling a high volume of employee queries, supporting grievance and disciplinary processes, and maintaining accurate HR records.

Immediate start preferred with strong admin skills and proficiency in HR systems and MS Office. You will manage day-to-day HR administration, assist with onboarding, changes to employment, off-boarding, and broader HR projects

Qualifications

• Experience in generalist HR Administration or HR Assistant role.
• Experience handling a high volume of HR queries in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administration and maintain accurate employee records.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing timely and professional advice.
• Support employee relations processes, including grievance and disciplinary cases, through initial triage and administration.
• Prepare HR documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Support the full employee life-cycle, including on-boarding, changes to employment, and off-boarding activities.
• Assist the wider HR team with general administrative duties and ongoing HR projects as required.

Skills

HR administration

High-volume queries

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Manpower UK is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy HR team on a fixed‑term contract until March 2027. The role involves handling a high volume of employee queries, supporting grievance and disciplinary processes, and maintaining accurate HR records.

Immediate start preferred with strong admin skills and proficiency in HR systems and MS Office. You will manage day-to-day HR administration, assist with onboarding, changes to employment, off-boarding, and broader HR projects