Temporary HR Administrator

Personnel Placements; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator for a flexible temporary role. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support, acting as the first point of contact for staff and managing HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle. Key responsibilities include recruitment support, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with data protection standards. This role is ideal for those looking to utilise and expand their HR skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in HR or people administration.
• Proficient in HR processes including recruitment and onboarding.
• Excellent skills in record maintenance and managing confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for staff enquiries.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for staff.
• Support recruitment including advertising vacancies.
• Maintain accurate records on the HR system.

Skills

HR administration experience

Understanding of HR processes

Strong administrative skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Database maintenance experience

Proactive problem-solving

Confidentiality awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an organised, proactive, and people-focused HR Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a varied and rewarding role, providing essential administrative and coordination support across the employee lifecycle.

You will act as the first point of contact for staff and volunteer enquiries, support recruitment and induction processes, maintain accurate records, and help deliver a high-quality experience for everyone who contributes to the organisation.

This HR Administrator role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, making it ideal for candidates seeking flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all staff enquiries.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for staff, including preparing contracts, completing pre-employment checks, supporting onboarding, maintaining training records, and managing volunteer applications and references.
• Liaise with managers to coordinate onboarding and training activities, ensure timely completion of employment documentation, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records across systems.
• Support staff recruitment, including advertising vacancies internally and externally through appropriate channels.
• Maintain accurate records on the HR system and databases.
• Record and report volunteer hours and produce data for monitoring and board reports.
• Maintain and regularly update the People section of the company intranet, including internal news, staff highlights, and monthly updates celebrating achievements and milestones.
• Ensure compliance with safer recruitment, safeguarding, and data protection requirements.
• Promote awareness of the contribution volunteers make and support engagement across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in HR or people administration, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Good understanding of HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Strong administrative skills with proven IT capability (Microsoft Office essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging with diverse groups.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and handling confidential information.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience maintaining databases and producing reports.
• A proactive, problem‑solving approach with a positive, “can‑do” attitude.
• Awareness of confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding principles.
• A collaborative team player with a people‑centred approach.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced HR Coordinator or HR Administrator looking for a flexible temporary role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us for more information.