HR Administrator – Temporary Contract

Kyte Powertech; Tipton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyte Powertech invites applications for a 12-month contract HR Administration role. You will provide essential administrative support across HR processes, assist with recruitment, onboarding and payroll activities, and help maintain health and wellbeing initiatives.

This entry-level position offers learning opportunities, exposure across departments, and a chance to grow within a growing organisation focused on energy and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years HR Administration or other admin/people-facing experience.
• 3rd level qualification in HR or CIPD is required.
• Computer literate with MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organisational skills in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within a fast-paced HR Office.
• Coordinate recruitment processes across the company’s operations.
• Assist with onboarding, contracts, and reference checks.
• Assist with weekly payroll administration and data accuracy.
• Support Occupational Health and wellbeing initiatives and general HR administration.

Skills

Proactive

Communication

Organisation

Team player

Education

3rd level qualification in HR or CIPD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Company:

With nearly five decades of specialisation in distribution transformers, our expertise is unparalleled, blending decades of experience with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing knowledge. Renowned as industry leaders, our technical prowess is proven, positioning us firmly as global market leaders. At Kyte Powertech, we're at the forefront of providing distribution transformers and tailored solutions to industries and utilities, with a growing focus on the renewable energy sector. Our products power businesses, homes, hospitals, and industries, delivering essential energy every single day. We're committed to driving sustainability, evidenced by our impressive 78% reduction in carbon footprint and our ongoing journey towards carbon neutrality. As a cornerstone employer in our region, we take immense pride in our heritage and the numerous international accreditations we've earned. Our trajectory is one of ambition and growth. Central to our ethos are the values of integrity, trust, and respect, which underpin every interaction—be it with customers, suppliers, and our dedicated employees. We foster a supportive yet challenging work environment, nurturing both professional and personal growth for our team members.

The Role & Purpose

This is an exciting temporary role (12-month contract) which involves working across the entire organisation and the day to day running of a busy HR Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing administrative support within a fast-paced HR Office. You will provide an excellent applicant and employee experience by assisting with the coordination and administration throughout the different stages of the recruitment process across the company’s operations. This is an entry level role which is administratively heavy with lots of opportunity to learn, develop, and grow your career. Kyte’s HR Teams includes HR processes, engagement, training and payroll.

Responsibilities Include:

Employee Relations

• Preparing letters of communication to employees in accordance with company values, policies, and procedures.
• Note taking in meetings.

Performance Management

• Support Managers in their adherence to performance management process ensuring reviews, probations and performance are conducted in line with company policy.
• Updating and maintaining leave trackers daily in order for the production team to manage absence levels effectively.
• Monitoring time and attendance and compliance.
• Reward and recognition programmes.

Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle

• Support the business to ensure that key resources are recruited, screening CVs, scheduling and assisting in interviewing candidates & completing reference checks.
• Responsible for issuing of legal documentation such as contracts of employment, calculation of legal entitlements such as annual leave entitlements and processing cessation documents.
• Onboarding.
• Processing all personal details and documentation of new recruits.

Systems & Administration

• Management of leave entitlements to include sick, holidays, maternity, paternity & parents leave.
• Assisting with weekly payroll administration to ensure delivery of accurate payroll run with minimal queries.
• Maintain staff and employee files in line with Data Protection Legislation.
• General HR Administration.
• Assisting with Training Administration.

Occupational Health & Wellbeing

• Organisation of weekly on-site Occupational Health appointments.
• Supporting the HR team with wellbeing programmes and initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 - 2 years HR Administration or other admin and people facing experience.
• 3rd level qualification in Human Resources or CIPD qualified.
• Computer literate, specifically proficiency in MS Office product range (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• High standards of accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills in order to meet timescales.
• Experience in a busy environment.

The Person:

• Proactive.
• Competent communicator and keen relationship builder with across a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work on own initiative, independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of handling a varied and busy role.
• Person who takes pride in their work and pride in their workplace.