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HR Administrator duties and responsibilities

HR Administrators handle a wide range of administrative tasks within a company which and must be able to organise and prioritise. Their main tasksand responsibilities include:

  • Entering employment data into the company database
  • Organising meetings and taking minutes
  • Assisting higher-level HR staff with the hiring process
  • Setting up recruitment and training events
  • Answering any employee inquiries
  • Creating staff handbooks and newsletters
  • Coordinating logistics for new hire orientations
  • Updating employee holiday and sickness records

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HR Administrator Job Description Examples:

Example 1

An exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator for a 13 months FTC. This is a hybrid role. Reporting into the Head of HR, the purpose of the role is to provide overall processing and administrative support to the HR department.

Role Responsibilities
  • Ensure that all HR related administration is processed efficiently and appropriately,
  • Manage the maternity/paternity/adoption process
  • Manage and implement the recruitment policy and guidelines ensuring we have transparent and fair practices,
  • Support recruitment and selection and interviewing for all staff,
  • Process all new starter administration
  • Liaise with all new starters managers to ensure training schedules are in place and the relevant persons are informed and have actioned what is necessary
  • Carry out new starters on boarding process
  • Assist with employee lifecycle administration including leavers
  • Deal with all aspects of the Employee Central/Mitrefinch systems and resolve any issues that may arise
  • Support with formal meetings for various Employee Relations cases
  • Support with HR related projects as and when required
  • Process all 5 payrolls monthly within agreed deadlines and in communication with all parties involved
  • Provide regular reports on HR matters as and when required

Person Specification
  • Must have previous HR experience
  • Experience of HR software systems
  • Experience of payroll
  • Excellent communication skills written and verbal
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Employment Law and employment regulations
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

In return you will receive a salary of between £28,000-£32,000 plus benefits.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months

Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Schedule:
  • Monday to resources: 3 years (required)

Example 2

HR Administrator – Britannia Hotels Head Office

Why wait to make your next career move?

Looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Apply now and you could be working at the heart of Britannia Hotels in Hale Barns.

Due to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a HR Administrator to join our expanding team at Britannia Hotels Head Office.

As HR Administratoryou will be required to;

  • Be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft packages.
  • Have basic administrative duties.
  • Make & respond to telephone calls.
  • Answer email and telephone enquiries.
  • Input information gathered onto spreadsheets.

Full training will be given.

You will be required to work 30-40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will face tasks with a “can do” attitude, will have excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels and an attention to detail.

In return for your commitment, we will support you in this new opportunity, with

· Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum

· Discounted stays for you and your family at any of our 60 Hotels & 6 Parks
  • Meals on duty (Subject to eligibility)
  • Uniform (Subject to position)
  • Accelerated promotional prospects

Britannia Hotels are an Equal Opportunities employer and applicants from non-EEC countries will require work permits or permission to work issued by the Home Office.

Britannia Hotels will not recognise any submissions related to unsolicited applications and no agency fees will apply in relation to such submissions. If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any director or employee of our company, we will not accept liability for commissions or other charges if we subsequently employ that candidate whether directly or through another agency. Where an agency’s correspondence contains a disclaimer indicating otherwise, our policy will prevail in this regard.

Positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, candidates of any sexes or sexual orientation. All vacancies are posted both externally and internally on a weekly basis to ensure access to all applicants.

Job Type: to Friday

Example 3

Introduction to the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Supply Chain People Team, we are looking to recruit a Payroll and HR Administrator to join the Glasgow Team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of parental leave.

The purpose of this role is to manage, collate and deliver our weekly payroll for circa 170 employees using internal systems to feed into our payroll provider. The successful candidate will have excellent excel skills and great attention to detail.

Key tasks and accountabilities

Payroll (80% of role)

  • Managing the electronic timekeeping system, reviewing the daily hours worked, holidays and absences correcting data as required and investigating any anomalies.
  • Ensure the weekly payroll file is completed and uploaded to the payroll portal in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Collate and input all holidays, sickness, and ad hoc payments onto the payroll planner to ensure correct payments are processed (ad hoc, absence inc. SSP).
  • Maintaining the general absence management system and employee records on a daily and weekly basis
  • Prepare and collate; daily/weekly productivity/head count reports to Finance.
  • Reviewing the weekly payroll and holiday report to ensure all payments are correct before final sign off, once sign off has been confirmed ensuring all weekly reports are up to date.

HR (20% of role)
  • Assist the People Partner with ad hoc tasks and projects as required.
  • Maintain employee files and ensure all filing is kept up to date.
  • Adding employees to Occupational Health and Employment Screening portals, report any red flags to People Business Partners.
  • General administration duties including coordinating long service anniversaries and gifts, updating monthly company org charts etc.

Note: Role is based onsite, 5 days per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
  • Please outline what skills and experience you could bring to this role?
  • Please state your current notice period and salary expectations, if start date: 25/07/2022

Example 4

We have an exciting opportunity within our People Success Team for a HR Administrator to join us. This role will suit an experienced HR Administrator or someone who is looking for their first step into the world of HR, as you will gain exposure to a wide range of HR-related activities.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing day to day HR support on a variety of people-related administration, systems and initiatives.
  • Owning the new starter on-boarding process, including issuing new starter packs, and arranging and conducting inductions.
  • Generating reports, such as monthly attendance figures and evaluation reports, for stakeholders when required.
  • Updating employee records on the intranet, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Responding to HR queries in a timely manner, escalating when necessary.
  • Assisting the HR Team with general ad-hoc tasks.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
  • Previous experience working as part of a team and a track record of using your own initiative to solve problems.
  • Ability to prioritise your workload and take a proactive approach to ensure tasks are completed within set deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Professional, helpful and confident approach.

About The Company

Synectics Solutions are a leading force in the provision of innovative data driven business solutions. For over 30 years, we have specialised in building complex data management and software products for well-known companies around the world.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Work from home
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Stoke-on-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • Human resources: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
  • CIPD qualification Location: Hybrid remote in Stoke-on-Trent

Example 5

Organisation near to Stowmarket requires an experienced Administrator to work a 9 month contract supporting a small busy HR team with the following:

Recruitment

  • Assist with the recruitment process from advertisement stage using an intranet and other recruitment platforms through to appointment including pre-employment checks as directed by the Managing Director.
  • Act as a counter signatory for processing DBS checks, including applications for work-permits and leave to remain applications in accordance with UK Border Agency guidelines. Ensure that all pre-employment checks are conducted in line with Employers guidelines.
  • Update and maintain the recruitment tracker, job files and systems to enable efficient processing of job vacancies and applications and provide statistical data
  • Collate and maintain a library of adverts and job descriptions
  • Respond to enquiries regarding advertised posts and ad hoc enquiries to given timeframes and standards
  • Arrange completion of all new starter, induction forms and probation period
  • Monitor the recruitment email box and action as appropriate

HR support

  • Assist with the ‘leaver’ process, in accordance with the checklist and ensuring that all relevant actions are completed
  • Ensure that electronic HR files and records are maintained appropriately
  • Update and maintain the HR system with relevant employee information
  • Monitor the HR support email box and action as appropriate

Applicants will have previous admin experience working with sensitive and confidential data, excellent attention to detail, and have proficient IT abilities.

Start date: 25th September. Full or part time hours considered.

Salary: £10.90ph

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Part-time hours: 25-37.5 per week

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Benefits:
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Gym membership
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Stowmarket: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
  • Are you available to work from the 25th September for 9 months?


Work Location: In person


Reference ID: start date: 25/09/2023

Example 6

About us

H Mart is an Oriental and Korean food specialist with over forty years of experience. We supply not only fresh and packaged food, but also Korean music albums, housewares, stationery and more. We are enthusiastic about bringing authentic Korean culture and traditions to the UK.

H Mart Group was originally founded in 1982 in Woodside, Queen. After a successful expansion over decades. H Mart is the largest Asian American supermarket chain, operating over 90 stores in North America as well as New Malden store in London.

The Role

This exciting new position has been open because of our rapid expansion. We are looking for a progressive HR professional to join our dynamic team and support the oncoming workload.

Duties including but not limited to:
  • Supporting with recruitment and selection process, from identifying the hiring need, advertising roles, sorting through resumes, shortlisting, liaising with hiring managers, setting up interviews, conducting interview with excellent communication skills and confidence, recommending finalists, to job offering.
  • Assisting in onboarding, creating, and managing new starter files and preparing contractual documents, delivering HR inductions to new starters.
  • Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Managing HR inboxes.
  • Supporting with payroll administrative duties.
  • Managing and tracking probation end outcome.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for HR policies and procedures to employees.
  • Managing and conducting right to work checks for all new starters and maintain the immigration tracker, ensuring all upcoming expiry dates.
  • Arranging training sessions for employees.
  • Supporting with disciplinary process and grievances.
  • Liaising external partners.
  • Taking care of ad hoc tasks such as employment and tenancy references.
  • 8 hours per day, excluding 1 hour break time; 5 days a week.

Requirements:
  • Proficient Microsoft office skills
  • Strong administration skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Confident to take ownership of tasks
  • Knowledge of UK employment legislations
  • A confident and effective speaker
  • A minimum of 1 year HR experience in the UK preferred

Benefits
  • Statutory sick pay
  • 28 days paid holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
  • Company pension
  • Store discount
  • Annual performance bonus (Eligible after 3 months' probation)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year



Experience:
  • Human resources: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
  • Korean (preferred)
  • Chinese Location: In person

Example 7

HR Administrator

HEAD Office – Outskirts of Brighton (BN1 8AP)
37 ½ hours per week, Monday to Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm

Competitive Salary: Entry Level – depending on experience

At Capital, we have an opportunity within our head office support team for a new HR Administrator.

Who are we?

We’re the UK and Ireland’s largest independent wholesaler and trusted supplier in the hair, nail and beauty industry with a Capital team of circa 550 colleagues. With 60 stores and a growing ecommerce website, we sell top range brands such as Olaplex, L’Oreal, Redken, Schwarzkopf, OPI, Sienna X, Babyliss and many more, for professionals in the industry.

Working in a team and supported by the HR Advisor, you will be responsible for providing administration relating to varied HR admin & recruitment tasks across the business; This is an opportunity to “career step” into a central, generalist HR role, gaining valuable experience and a full insight into the HR function.

We are looking for a colleague to join our HR team who has:

  • potential to develop a career in a generalist HR admin role;
  • an interest in learning and putting into practise HR processes & procedures which support our colleagues in all locations across the business;
  • excellent and efficient administration skills, with a high attention to detail;
  • the ability to work in a team, in a fast paced & challenging environment and meet deadlines
  • an aptitude for flexibility and to achieve high levels of workload;
  • an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft packages, particularly Excel & Word;
  • the ability to effectively plan, organise and prioritise workload;
  • excellent communication skills and approachable manner.

Previous experience in an HR admin role & CIPD Level 3 would be desirable but not essential as opportunities for study will be considered and full training in the role provided.

Benefits include working in a friendly & inclusive head office environment and being part of a developing HR team with a successful company where people feel valued; we also offer staff discounts on all our fabulous products!

We thank you for your interest in working for Capital and for taking the time to apply today.

Due to the high interest our roles receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually and therefore only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Capital processes Job Applicant’s data within the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

For the recruitment of this role the Company is not basing decisions on automated decision making.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
  • Employee discount
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Brighton, BN1 8AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
  • Human resources: 1 year (preferred)
  • Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
  • Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
  • working in a team: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
  • CIPD Level 3 start date: 11/07/2022

Example 8

Job Title

HR Administrator

Job Reports To

Practice Manager

Job Location

175 Newport, Lincoln

Working Hours

Salary

Wednesday – Friday

£22,000 Pro Rota

Purpose Statement
  • To assist Directors and Practice Manager in providing comprehensive HR Administration service
  • To act as the first point of contact for all customers to the HR team
  • To be the primary contact and systems administrator for Bright HR
  • Practice Administration tasks as required

Accountabilities

Recruitment
  • Carry out all the administrative processes in the recruitment process
  • Undertake all necessary employment checks
  • Exit interviews

On-Boarding and Induction
  • Administer the process of new employees e.g., prepare contracts and employment offer letters
  • Conduct induction meetings with new employees and liaise with line managers to ensure they are aware of their responsibility
  • Administer the probation review and ensure employees are signed up to their appropriate benefits (pension, bupa, income protection)

Appraisal and Staff Development
  • Assist with the VH annual appraisal cycle and record completed appraisals and training needs for all team members
  • Roll out induction e-learning to new starters
  • Support leadership team with any queries/concerns

Bright HR
  • Be the primary contact on HR queries
  • Support other line managers with HR issues – eg at mediation meetings, interviews, one to ones, disciplinary proceedings etc, with advice from external HR advisors according to UK employment law.

Admin
  • Ensure electronic and paper-based files are maintained and filling/archiving is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with GDPR
  • Maintain an up-to-date procedures manual for all HR Admin duties.
  • Ensure workstation risk assessments are conducted for all new starters and refer staff issues to Health and Safety risk assessments where necessary e.g., maternity.
  • Manage the staff benefits accounts with BuPa, pension and income protection

Safety
  • Be familiar with all Practice security and know how to use this in event of suspected theft

Working Relationships
  • To work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve the overall business objectives
  • Work closely with the leadership team and help roll out new procedures/initiatives

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge and Qualifications

- previous HR/Administrative experience advantageous

Essential Skills
  • An ability to deal with confidential information and maintain confidentiality
  • The ability to work independently and problem solve
  • Good organisational ability and work well to deadlines
  • Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with colleagues.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £22,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance
Schedule:
  • Day shift

Application deadline: start date: 22/08/2022

Example 9

Fairfield School of Business (FSB), an OFS registered private higher education provider founded in 2006 with campuses in London, Birmingham, Leicester and Luton. We provide industry-relevant qualifications in business and healthcare management, in partnership with leading UK universities.

Our focus is to offer an open and inclusive learning and teaching environment for both students and staff. We are also committed to providing access to higher education to those who may not have formal qualifications, financial means or can commit to the schedule of a mainstream university.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Administrator on a Full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling various administrative duties efficiently and effectively, ensuring the smooth operation of HR processes across multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

Contract Management:
  • Write and prepare employment contracts for new hires & existing staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
  • Review contract templates and update as necessary to reflect current regulations and company policies.
  • Coordinate with Recruitment team and line managers to finalise contract details.

Paperwork Management:
  • Chase up necessary paperwork from employees and managers, including but not limited to onboarding documents, performance evaluations, legal compliance forms and offboarding paperwork.
  • Ensure timely completion and submission of all required paperwork, following up as needed to maintain accurate records.

Record Keeping:
  • Maintain and update employee records, including personal information, employment history, and performance evaluations.
  • Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of employee records, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
  • Generate reports and analyse data as required by HR management.

HRIS System Management:
  • Enter new employee information into the HRIS system accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Update employee records with changes in employment status, salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with IT support for resolution.

Communication and Coordination:
  • Serve as a point of contact for HR-related enquiries from employees and managers across various campus locations.
  • Collaborate with regional HR Officer, HR team members, managers, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of HR processes.
  • Undertake campus visits on behalf of Regional HR Officer when required
  • Attend meetings including formal meetings with regional HR Officer/ HR Advisor/Head of HR in notetaking capacity, ensuring accurate, concise notes of meeting are prepared
  • Provide support to regional HR Officer on payroll related matters
  • Provide support to Learning & Development Officer in relation to training provision and records for staff in designated region

Person Specification:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Proven experience in HR administration or related role.
  • Strong understanding of HR processes and employment regulations.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Minute taking skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications and HRIS systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Job Types: Full-time, Location: In person

Example 10

Safer Group are a young, dynamic, well established and rapidly growing technology focused security business, with strong capabilities in the development and deployment of security systems for temporary and remote sites. We work with some of the biggest names in construction, rail and civil engineering to secure their flagship projects from start to finish.

Due to our continued expansion we are looking for an HR Administrator or a Graduate looking to start their HR career, and keen to speak to candidates who are passionate about all things HR and have some experience in onboarding, producing offer letters/contracts, system data input, employee relations & all other ad-hoc HR tasks.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Supporting the activities of the HR department and ensure that all HR administration is conducted accurately and in a timely, efficient manner, for example:

o Issuing offer letters and contracts

o Checking, sending and tracking of all references/requests

o Checking and chasing expired documents such as passports, visas, training qualifications etc.

· Updating and maintaining current personnel information on Bamboo HR, including new starters and leavers

· Maintaining electronic personnel files, including scanning and shredding HR documents in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations

· Assisting Line Managers with short listing and interviews

· Taking notes for meetings as required (including investigation, disciplinary, grievance & appeal meetings, as well as general departmental meetings)

· Updating and or issuing HR policies ensuring they are compliant with employment law

· Any other duties as and when required, including Involvement in HR Projects

Key Skills & Experience:

· Ability to provide a professional approach ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times

· MS Office experience

· Office administration experience

· Good working knowledge of HR processes

· Proficient notetaking and typing skills

· Clear communication skills – spoken and written

· Excellent time-keeping and organisational skills

· High attention to detail with a strong emphasis on accuracy

· Able to work independently and unsupervised if necessary

· Can work under pressure with the ability to meet strict deadlines

Preferred:

· CPP and or CIPD qualified or working towards

In return we offer:

· A competitive salary

· 31 days leave (includes public/bank holidays),

· Death in Service Scheme (5 x basic salary)

· Employee Assistant Programme

· Access to a Private Health Care Scheme (Benefit in Kind)

· An engaging office environment

· An ambitious team to work with

Please Note – The successful candidate will be required to go through our security screening process to the relevant BS7858 standard, which must be completed within 12 weeks of the start date. You must be able to provide right to work information such as Passport/Visa, Birth Certificate, Bank Statement/Utility Bill (dated within 3 months of interview) and Drivers Licence (if applicable).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday



Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Port Glasgow, Inverclyde: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Work Location: In person


Application deadline: ID: SS07
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HR Administrators make a company’s human resources department run efficiently. They should be exceptional coordinators who can work on multiple projects at once, from onboarding a new employee to scheduling seminars for existing employees. They must possess a high degree of professionalism and discretion and must know how to represent both the company policies and the needs of the employees.

HR Administrator skills and qualifications

HR Administrators should be good communicators and must be familiar with a large number of employees within an organisation. A succesful HR Administrator will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications trhat typically include: 

  • The ability to work well with others
  • Active listening skills
  • Organisational skills and detail-oriented mentality
  • Strong communication and customers service skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Thorough attention to detail
  • Familiarity with applicant tracking database systems
  • Knowledge of human resources and employment law

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As candidates are expected to competently complete a large variety of administrative tasks, they must have a good foundation of general education, excellent computer skills and some previous experience of office work. They must also have a good understanding of how Human Resources works within the company’s industry and how it impacts the company’s management style and the employee’s lives. Applicants who are members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, show that they have expanded on their human resources knowledge through training and by meeting industry contacts; they are viewed as exceptional candidates.

HR Administrator education and training requirements

There are many educational routes an applicant can take towards achieving this position, including completing courses such as the Level 3 Award in Human Resources Essentials or the Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business Human Resources. Some applicants may have completed a higher level apprenticeship in the HR department of a company, learning about all the skills and responsibilities through observation and hands-on training. Others may have simply started as an Office Assistant or Business Administrator in another company’s HR department and worked their way up to Human Resources through training and promotion.

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According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for an HR Administrator in the UK is £21,134 per year . Salary is usually dependent on experience, location and company.

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