Human Resources Administrator

Macmillan Davies; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Davies is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join a supportive HR team. You will take ownership in day-to-day HR administration, acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers, and supporting onboarding/offboarding.

The role offers a proactive environment with CIPD study encouragement and a largely office-based setup, including one day working from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and understanding of employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, with ownership and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Managing and triaging the HR inbox, responding to queries and ensuring actions are followed through.
• Providing day-to-day HR administration support across the employee lifecycle.
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding activity.
• Preparing HR letters and documentation.
• Supporting managers and employees with general HR queries.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Working closely with the wider HR team on a range of HR activities.
• Supporting additional projects and gaining exposure to areas such as employee relations, L&D and HR data.
• Taking ownership of tasks and finding solutions rather than waiting to be told what to do.

Skills

HR administration

Communication skills

Onboarding

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced HR Administrator looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference, take ownership and build your HR career?

We’re working with a growing, people-focused organisation to recruit an HR Administrator to join a supportive and collaborative HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their HR career and become a trusted member of the team.

The role

You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the HR function, acting as a first point of contact for employees and managers and taking ownership of the HR inbox.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and triaging the HR inbox, responding to queries and ensuring actions are followed through
• Providing day-to-day HR administration support across the employee lifecycle
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding activity
• Preparing HR letters and documentation
• Supporting managers and employees with general HR queries
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Working closely with the wider HR team on a range of HR activities
• Supporting additional projects and gaining exposure to areas such as employee relations, L&D and HR data
• Taking ownership of tasks and finding solutions rather than waiting to be told what to do

What we're looking for

This role is about much more than ticking boxes on an HR administration checklist. We’re looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who takes pride in their work and genuinely wants to build a career in HR.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, People Administrator or similar role
• Good understanding of core HR administration processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail and organisation
• Confidence dealing with employees and managers
• A proactive, "can-do" approach
• The ability to use initiative and find answers independently
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to learn

CIPD study or qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. The organisation is committed to supporting the successful candidate's ongoing development, including CIPD where appropriate.

The person

You'll be joining a relatively small HR team, so personality and attitude are important. We're looking for someone approachable, consistent, positive and team-focused, with the confidence to communicate with people at all levels. Your proactive approach means you naturally get stuck in, asks the right questions, looks for solutions and can be trusted to get things done.

What's on offer?

This is a great opportunity to join a genuinely people-focused organisation where development is encouraged and employee feedback is listened to.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Build your HR career within a supportive team
• Develop your knowledge across a broad range of HR activity
• Work towards CIPD qualifications with support
• Work closely with experienced HR professionals who are invested in your development
• Enjoy a predominantly office-based role with one day working from home once established

Hours: 9.00am–5.30pm, Monday to Friday