HR Administrator

Posted 22 May 2025
Salary £19,991
LocationCoventry
Job type Fixed-Term Contract
Discipline Support Centre
Reference007582
PostcodeCV6 5NX

Job description

Join Our Team: HR Administrator

Are you passionate about people and detail-driven? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisational skills make a real difference? We are seeking a dynamic HR Administrator to be the first point of contact for all things HR at our Society. This role is key to delivering a professional, efficient, and supportive HR service to colleagues across our organisation. we are looking for a candidate to work 30 hours per week. This role is a fixed-term contract until January 2026.

About the Role

As our HR Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting our HR Business Partners and the wider team to deliver our HR strategy. You’ll be responsible for a broad range of administrative duties and day-to-day support, ensuring a smooth experience for both new and existing colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the full onboarding process, including contracts, coordination with Learning & Development, and documentation checks.

  • Provide responsive, professional HR administrative support to colleagues across the Society.

  • Assist with recruitment: liaise with hiring managers, shortlist candidates, schedule and support interviews, and maintain records.

  • Monitor right to work documentation and ensure compliance with legislation.

  • Process references, screening checks, contract changes, and leavers.

  • Maintain and update the HR system and employee files with a high level of accuracy.

  • Generate reports for business units and Payroll.

  • Keep absence and sickness records up to date and compliant.

  • Coordinate uniform and ID badge requests.

  • Conduct internal audits and track administrative processes.

  • Own the probation administration process, ensuring timely communication with line managers.

  • Provide first-line support via HR inboxes and phone, dealing with colleague and manager queries.

  • Support project work and policy maintenance across the department.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

  • 5 GCSEs (A–C) or equivalent

  • CIPD Level 3 qualification (Desirable not essential)

Experience

  • Previous experience in an HR team

  • Confident handling large volumes of data

  • Proven recruitment support experience

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong organisational and multitasking skills

  • Able to work independently and use initiative

  • High level of confidentiality and discretion

  • Advanced IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

  • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

  • Solid administrative background and document management capabilities

Personal Attributes

  • Passionate about HR and people support

  • Calm and composed under pressure

  • Reliable, approachable, and a true team player

  • Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing

Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a supportive, values-led organisation that puts its people first. This is your opportunity to grow your career in HR while making a real impact across the Society.

 

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and bring your HR expertise where it matters most.