HR & Recruitment Administrator

Cameron James Professional Recruitment; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in the UK is seeking a keen HR & Recruitment Administrator to join their team. This office-based role will support both administration and recruitment activities for approximately 100 permanent employees and 500 contractors. The ideal candidate will have HR administration experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for developing an HR career. Benefits include a pension scheme and 23 days of holiday. The position starts early January, so immediate availability is preferred.

Benefits

Company pension scheme support

23 days holiday plus statutory

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in busy HR teams or office administration settings.
• Passion for developing a career in HR.
• Confident and outgoing approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration and recruitment activities.
• Handle contracts, filing, and employee records.
• Organise interviews and verify onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate induction sessions and related materials.

Skills

HR administration

Communication skills

Team support

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are working with a growing and successful construction company and are looking for a keen and enthusiastic HR & Recruitment Administrator to join the business ASAP. This office-based role is Monday to Friday (apply online only).

Reporting

Reporting into the HR Manager and providing support to approximately 100 permanent employees and up to 500 contractors. The focus of the role is generalist HR administration support and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR Manager by managing day‑to‑day HR administration and supporting all recruitment activities.
• Handle HR administration tasks including HR letters, contracts, filing, and processing starters and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support and oversee recruitment: advertise vacancies, manage applications, telephone screening, organise interviews, assessments, and trial days.
• Prepare interview packs and maintain recruitment trackers.
• Collect, verify and process onboarding documentation to ensure compliance before mobilisation.
• Schedule and coordinate induction sessions with key team members.
• Prepare and distribute induction materials (handbooks, policies, welcome packs).
• Co‑ordinate study enrolment forms.
• Arrange study travel/accommodation where required.

Qualifications

Candidates should ideally have experience within a busy HR team supporting HR administration recruitment, or office administration experience with a passion for developing an HR career. A confident and outgoing approach with excellent communication and administration skills is required.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme support
• 23 days holiday plus statutory holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Start Date & Application

This role starts early January, so candidates should be immediately available or on short notice (maximum 1 month). Please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP.