HR Administrator

SF Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an HR Administrator on behalf of a well-established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their HR career who is keen to learn, develop, and grow within a supportive HR function.

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 (hybrid working)

The HR Administrator will provide essential administrative support to the HR team, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Acting as a key point of contact for employees, this role requires a high level of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
- Supporting core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, probation reviews, personnel file maintenance, and updating employee records within the HR system (Workday).
- Coordinating recruitment activities such as posting vacancies, screening CVs, arranging interviews, managing interview logistics, and supporting candidate communications
- Assisting with payroll and benefits administration, including new starters, changes, leavers, leave requests, and benefits queries
- Managing attendance records, holiday tracking, sickness absence, and supporting leave administration in line with policies and legislation
- Producing regular HR reports and supporting data analysis for management
- Assisting with performance management processes, including scheduling, tracking reviews, and maintaining records
- Acting as a first point of contact for employee HR queries and escalating complex matters where appropriate
- Ensuring a positive employee and candidate experience through timely and professional communication

About You
- Comfortable using MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
- An understanding of basic HR administration and compliance is desirable, though not essential
- Knowledge of payroll or benefits administration would be advantageous

Skills & Competencies
- Highly organised with strong time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Professional, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity