Hybrid HR Administrator | Onboarding, Payroll & Policies

Howett Thorpe; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

pension

professional development opportunities

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is seeking an organised HR Administrator to join our UK & Ireland operations on a permanent basis. In a fast-paced consultancy, you will support HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on onboarding, recruitment coordination and payroll administration.

Working hybrid in Farnborough (2–3 days in the office), you will liaise with senior stakeholders, maintain employee records and drive process improvements while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Administration, HR Coordinator, HR Officer or similar.
• Understanding of the employee lifecycle and core HR processes.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee administration.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with employee data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience coordinating payroll information is advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee changes and offboarding.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures and day-to-day HR queries.
• Coordinate recruitment activities, including vacancy management, candidate screening, interview scheduling and offer administration.
• Support onboarding and induction processes to ensure a positive new starter experience.
• Assist managers with absence management processes and maintain accurate employee records.
• Coordinate probation reviews, performance development reviews and personal development plans.
• Ensure employee information is maintained accurately across HR systems and databases.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation including contracts, letters and employee correspondence.
• Coordinate monthly payroll changes and liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate processing.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes, systems and policies.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, managers and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with data protection requirements and employment legislation.

Skills

HR administration

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems

Job description

Howett Thorpe is seeking an organised HR Administrator to join our UK & Ireland operations on a permanent basis. In a fast-paced consultancy, you will support HR operations across the full employee lifecycle, with a focus on onboarding, recruitment coordination and payroll administration.

Working hybrid in Farnborough (2–3 days in the office), you will liaise with senior stakeholders, maintain employee records and drive process improvements while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with