HR Operations Administrator

Zachary Daniels; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an HR Operations Administrator to join a growing retail business in Liverpool. The role covers a broad scope across People and operational administration, from recruitment and onboarding to payroll and compliance.

You will manage employee records, contracts and leaver documentation, support payroll, and help with reports and data. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach will help you thrive in this hands‑on role.

Qualifications

• organised and proactive with ability to juggle multiple priorities
• comfortable handling confidential information and data
• good Excel and MS Office skills essential

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR system information
• Preparing contracts, offer letters, amendments and leaver documentation
• Supporting recruitment, including interview coordination and candidate communication
• Managing pre-employment checks and new starter onboarding
• Ensuring new starters have systems, training and equipment
• Supporting the monthly payroll process and payroll queries
• Maintaining absence and attendance records and training compliance
• Producing regular People and workforce reports
• Coordinating with managers on daily HR and operational queries

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Data handling

Excel

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Operations Administrator | Growing Retail Business

Zachary Daniels are recruiting for an HR Operations Administrator to join a growing retail business in a varied, hands‑on role supporting both the People function and wider business operations.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves organisation, has great attention to detail and enjoys being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

You’ll get involved across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll, employee records, absence, compliance and workforce reporting, alongside providing wider operational support to the business.

What you’ll be doing

Maintaining accurate employee records and HR system information

Preparing contracts, offer letters, amendments and leaver documentation

Supporting recruitment, including interview coordination and candidate communication

Managing pre‑employment checks and new starter onboarding

Making sure new starters have everything they need from day one, including systems, training and equipment

Supporting the monthly payroll process, ensuring employee changes, payments and deductions are accurate

Processing expenses and helping resolve payroll queries

Maintaining accurate absence, attendance and workforce information

Monitoring absence trigger points and supporting managers with the relevant processes

Tracking mandatory training, CPD and compliance requirements

Producing regular People and workforce reports

Supporting managers with day‑to‑day HR and operational queries

Coordinating supplies, facilities queries and other general operational administration

Supporting with reports, presentations and data

Looking for ways to improve processes and make things run more efficiently

About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable juggling lots of different priorities.

You’ll ideally have experience within HR administration, People operations, payroll, retail operations or a broader business support role.

You’ll be confident working with systems and data, have strong attention to detail and be comfortable handling confidential information. Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills are important, along with the confidence to communicate with managers and colleagues across the business.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who takes ownership, uses their initiative and enjoys being in a role where you can get involved in lots of different areas.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a broad HR Operations role where you’ll gain exposure across People, payroll, compliance and the wider running of a growing business.