Temporary HR Administrator — 2–4 Month Contract

Seymour John Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seymour John Limited in Hereford is seeking an HR Administrator to provide temporary support for 2-4 months. The role pays a salary equivalent to £30,000 per annum, pro rata, and requires you to hit the ground running with accurate records and confidential handling of information.

You will assist with absence management, employee relations, occupational health referrals, and general HR administration, maintaining records and ensuring timely, professional communication across the HR function.

Qualifications

• Previous HR administration experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience maintaining HR records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue employee relations documentation and information packs.
• Attend meetings and produce confidential notes and records.
• Provide administrative support for occupational health referrals and follow-up actions.
• Manage absence-related processes, including unauthorised absence (AWOL).
• Follow up on sickness documentation and medical notes.
• Maintain sickness absence trackers and HR records.
• Conduct employee welfare calls and record information appropriately.
• Support HR system administration, including password resets and access queries.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Respond to HR queries and provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and ensuring HR processes are completed within agreed timescales.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

Seymour John Limited in Hereford is seeking an HR Administrator to provide temporary support for 2-4 months. The role pays a salary equivalent to £30,000 per annum, pro rata, and requires you to hit the ground running with accurate records and confidential handling of information.

You will assist with absence management, employee relations, occupational health referrals, and general HR administration, maintaining records and ensuring timely, professional communication across the HR function.