HR Business Support Administrator

Leading Lives; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ipswich seeks an HR Business Support Administrator to enhance their service operations. You will be responsible for recruitment support, maintaining HR systems, and preparing documentation. The role requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £12.60 and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing HR materials including letters and documents.
• Supporting recruitment processes, posting jobs, and screening candidates.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Assisting with onboarding and induction coordination.
• Helping improve admin processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Confidentiality awareness

Job description

Overview

Location: Leading Lives Ltd, Marguerite Jefferies Centre, 12 Great Whip Street

Make a real impact: Become an HR Business Support Administrator at Leading Lives, Ipswich! £12.60 per hour (Real Living Wage!) | 30 hours per week, 9-3pm, Fixed term 12 months. Office based.

Are you a detail-driven, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment? Do you love keeping things organised while helping others succeed? If so, we want YOU to join our passionate team at Leading Lives!

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and values-led HR Administrator to support our services operations. From onboarding new team members to maintaining our HR systems and supporting managers — your work will help shape the future of care across Suffolk.

Responsibilities

• Preparing HR materials which includes writing letters, and sending documents for signing
• Supporting recruitment processes, including posting jobs, and screening candidates
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Assisting with onboarding and induction coordination
• Helping improve admin processes

What You’ll Need

• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• Awareness of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• A flexible, team-focused attitude and a willingness to learn

Your Journey Starts Here

We’ll welcome you with a 3-week induction and a friendly buddy to guide you every step of the way. Your start date will follow a successful enhanced DBS and recruitment checks.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re enthusiastic, organised, and ready to support a team that changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of something truly special.

Skills & About The Company

Skills Needed: People

Company Culture

• Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations.
• Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff.
• Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.

Disability Confident Commitment: We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support/ adjustments with your application and the process.

Required Criteria

• Candidate must have excellent attention to detail and written communication skills
• Candidate must have awareness of confidentiality
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

Closing Date

Thursday 9th October, 2025

Contract Type

Full-time

Salary

£12.60 hourly