Junior HR/Recruitment Administrator

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An international recruitment firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Junior HR Administrator to join their team. This entry-level role offers a path into HR, requiring a strong interest in the field but no prior experience. Responsibilities include supporting HR operations, data management, and recruitment processes. The position is full-time with a 3/2 hybrid work structure, offering competitive pay around £24k–£25k equivalent.

Benefits

On-site parking

Holiday pay accrual

Weekly pay while temping

Qualifications

• No prior HR experience required but a strong interest is essential.
• Any previous admin experience is advantageous.
• Experience in agency recruitment may be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the HR team and other colleagues.
• Serve as a point of contact to employees for HR activities.
• Provide administrative support to acquisitions.
• Support the HR team with pre-employment activities.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Ensure high standards of data quality and data protection.
• Maintain up-to-date employee data on HR systems.
• Outwardly calling, CV searching, pre-screening, coordinating interviews.
• Support the HR team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Strong interest in starting a HR career

Good communication skills

Can-do attitude

Computer literate

Job description

Overview

Would you like to be a part of an international company with head offices based in Hemel Hempstead, renowned for being an employer of choice? We are recruiting for a Junior HR Administrator to work alongside a skilled HR and Internal Recruitment Team. This is a full-time/temporary position supporting the team on a long-term basis, with a view to a temp-to-perm transition. This is an entry-level role; no HR experience is required, but a strong interest in starting an HR career is essential. Prior admin experience is a bonus and experience within agency recruitment may be advantageous.

The role is based in Maylands, Hemel Hempstead, with on-site parking available. Hours are 8am–4pm or 9am–5pm with a 45-minute lunch break. The team operates a 3/2 hybrid structure, spending three days per week on-site and two days per week remotely.

Compensation is an hourly rate around £24k–£25k equivalent with holiday pay accrual and weekly pay while temping.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the HR team and other colleagues
• Serve as a point of contact to employees for HR activities
• Provide administrative support to acquisitions
• Support the HR team with pre-employment activities
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Ensure high standards of data quality and data protection
• Maintain up-to-date employee data on HR systems
• Outwardly calling, CV searching, pre-screening, coordinating interviews, and collaborating with different departments to support recruitment
• Support the HR team with ad hoc duties
• Some travel to other UK-based sites may be available

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong interest in starting a HR career; no prior HR experience required
• Any previous admin experience is advantageous
• Experience in agency recruitment may be helpful
• Can-do attitude, computer literate, and able to pick up systems quickly
• Good communication skills and comfortable on the phone

How to Apply

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