Temporary HR Administrator

Job Advert; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Advert in Milton Keynes is seeking a Temporary HR Administrator to join a busy People Team within a well-established retail business. You will support day-to-day HR operations, maintain employee records and handle onboarding, payroll, benefits and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' HR experience, strong organisational and numeracy skills, and excellent communication. CIPD qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience in a busy HR/People function.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy with handling employee data.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining records; knowledge of HRIS (PeopleXD) advantageous.
• Payroll administration experience beneficial.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; proactive approach.
• CIPD qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR policies, leave, absence, benefits and systems.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding: contracts, background checks and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems with data updates and audits.
• Support payroll accuracy by reconciling absence data across HR systems.
• Administer employee benefits including Cycle to Work, loans, healthcare and eye care vouchers.
• Support Right to Work checks and monitor expiring documentation.
• Prepare employment documentation including reference letters and probation confirmations.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, invoice processing and general People Team administration.
• Contribute to process improvements to streamline workflows and data accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication skills

Customer service

Proactive & collaborative

Education

CIPD qualification or part-qualification

Tools

People XD

HRIS systems

Job description

Temporary HR Administrator

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Full Time -Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary - Immediate Start

Are you an organised, detail-oriented and people-focused HR professional looking for your next opportunity?

We are looking for a HR Administrator to join a busy and collaborative People Team within a well-established retail business. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a fast-paced HR function, helping to deliver an excellent employee experience while ensuring people processes run smoothly, accurately and efficiently.

You will act as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries, supporting a wide range of HR administration activities across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be proactive, customer-focused and comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

About the role:

Working closely with the People Operations Manager and wider HR team, you will support day-to-day people operations, maintain accurate employee records, coordinate onboarding activities and assist with payroll, benefits and compliance processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries relating to HR policies, annual leave, absence, benefits and people systems.
• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, including preparing contracts, coordinating background checks and ensuring all pre-employment requirements are completed.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, carrying out regular data updates, uploads and audits.
• Support payroll accuracy by recording and reconciling absence data across HR systems and identifying discrepancies.
• Administer employee benefits, including Cycle to Work, season ticket loans, healthcare plans and eye care vouchers.
• Support Right to Work checks and monitor expiring documentation, following up with employees and managers as required.
• Prepare employment-related documentation, including reference letters and probation confirmation letters.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, invoice processing and general People Team administration.
• Contribute to process improvements, helping to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy and support the efficient delivery of HR services.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• At least 12 months' experience working within a busy HR or People function.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a good level of numeracy, with confidence handling employee data.
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate records; knowledge of HRIS platforms, particularly People XD, would be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to payroll administration or payroll-related processes would be beneficial.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to support employees and managers at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn and identify opportunities to improve processes.
• CIPD qualification or part-qualification would be desirable but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a well-established and recognised retail business.
• Experience within a collaborative and supportive People Team.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR and People Operations activities.
• The opportunity to develop your HR administration skills within a fast-pa