Senior HR Administrator - ER & Family Leave Specialist

IDEAL PERSONNEL; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior HR Administrator in Bedford. This full-time position will involve providing high-quality administrative support across HR functions, particularly in employee relations and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR administration and a good understanding of UK employment law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. The role is fully office based.

Qualifications

• Possess or be working towards a CIPD qualification.
• Proven experience in HR administration, ideally with employee relations casework.
• Good understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, discreet, and confident in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using HR systems is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Business Partners with administration of formal ER cases.
• Maintain and update ER records and trackers for GDPR compliance.
• Prepare reports to monitor ER activities.
• Manage onboarding and compliance checks.
• Coordinate family leave processes accurately.
• Collaborate with Payroll on overpayment letters.
• Provide cover for the HR Administrator during absence.
• Support continuous improvement of HR administrative processes.

Skills

CIPD qualification

HR administration experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Tools

HR systems

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior HR Administrator in Bedford. This full-time position will involve providing high-quality administrative support across HR functions, particularly in employee relations and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR administration and a good understanding of UK employment law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. The role is fully office based.