HR Admin (contract)

Microsoft; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegis Global Solutions is seeking an HR Administrator for a contract role to support employees and managers through the lifecycle. You will be the first point of contact for HR queries, maintain records, generate documentation, assist with onboarding and offboarding, and help ensure smooth HR processes.

The role is on-site at Rare Studio, Twycross, with a duration of 18 months and a 20-hour work week. Ideal for candidates with prior HR administration experience who value organization and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities.
• Experience producing HR documentation.
• Good understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience maintaining HR databases or HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox and respond to employee queries.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and employment changes.
• Support employee moves, promotions, and contract updates.
• Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of employee information.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee Lifecycle

HR Data & Reporting

Onboarding/Offboarding

UK Employment Law

Tools

HRIS / HR databases

Job description

Atherstone, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Contract (6 months)

Published 2 days ago

Employee Support

HR Operations

Employee Lifecycle Administration

HR Data & Reporting

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Role Summary

This is a hands-on HR Administration role supporting employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. The person will be the first point of contact for HR queries, maintain HR records, produce HR documentation, support onboarding/offboarding, and help ensure HR processes run smoothly.

The role suits someone with previous HR administration experience who enjoys organization, accuracy, employee support, and working across multiple HR activities.

Location: Rare Studio, Twycross

Duration: 18 months

Weekly Schedule: 20 hours

Key Responsibilities

Employee Support

• Manage the HR inbox and respond to employee queries
• Escalate complex HR matters to the HR Lead
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and employment changes
• Support employee moves, promotions, and contract updates

HR Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records
• Update HR systems and databases
• Produce monthly HR reports
• Monitor holiday, sickness, and absence records

HR Operations

• Support HR projects and people initiatives
• Coordinate training and compliance activities
• Schedule meetings and take notes
• Track actions and follow-up activities
• Ensure GDPR-compliant handling of employee information

Must-Have Skills

Experience

• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities
• Experience producing HR documentation

Knowledge

• Good understanding of UK employment law
• Understanding of HR policies and procedures
• Knowledge of onboarding and offboarding processes

Technical Skills

• Experience maintaining HR databases or HR systems
• Reporting and data management capability

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Professional communication skills
• Customer-service mindset

Nice-to-Have Skills

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently studying)
• Experience with recruitment administration
• Experience supporting HR projects or HR initiatives
• Gaming, creative, or technology industry exposure

Experience Level Guidance

Ideal Range

1-4 years of HR Administration experience

As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyse application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.