Job Description:

HR Administrator
Kettering, Hybrid working 
£28,500 per annum
Monday - Friday, Full time permanent 


We’re working with a growing UK-wide HR consultancy that provides practical, people-focused HR support to businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an organised, proactive and service-focused HR Administrator to join their central team. This is a varied position offering the chance to work closely with experienced HR professionals while supporting a diverse client base.

The role would suit either a HR administrator who enjoys variety, takes pride in producing accurate work and wants to develop their career within a consultancy environment, or someone that is at the start of their HR career ready to develop their hands on experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

You’ll provide essential administrative support across a broad range of HR activities, helping ensure clients receive an efficient, professional and reliable service.

Working alongside HR Consultants and Advisors, you’ll have exposure to different businesses and a wide variety of HR processes, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience across the employee lifecycle.

• Providing accurate and efficient HR administration across a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing and maintaining employment documentation, including contracts, policies, handbooks and employee letters.
• Reviewing and updating client documentation to reflect legislative changes and business requirements.
• Producing documentation relating to contractual changes, employee relations matters and other HR processes.
• Coordinating new starter administration, including contracts, references, pre-employment checks and onboarding paperwork.
• Supporting recruitment campaigns, including preparing adverts, reviewing applications, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates and clients.
• Providing administrative assistance to HR Consultants and Advisors with employee relations and other HR casework.
• Preparing meeting notes, supporting documentation and evidence packs.
• Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients regarding day-to-day HR administration.
• Monitoring shared inboxes and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly or escalated appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate client records, CRM information and internal systems.
• Managing and supporting client HR systems, developing strong system knowledge and becoming a key point of contact for users.
• Assisting with HR system demonstrations and supporting clients with system-related queries.
• Producing client reports covering workforce information such as absence, annual leave and turnover.
• Supporting internal projects, process improvements and wider administrative activities.
• Keeping up to date with developments in UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and ensuring appropriate data protection standards are followed.
• Providing additional administrative support to the wider consultancy team when required.

About You:

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or similar HR support position is desirable.
• An understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience handling confidential employee information.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Experience using HR and/or CRM systems.
• Experience with Breathe HR would be beneficial.
• An understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• The ability to recognise when an issue requires escalation.
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing your HR career.
• CIPD Level 3 or above, currently working towards a CIPD qualification, or equivalent HR experience.