HR Administrator

We are looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our HR team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. Based at our Sittingbourne site, with hybrid working available, this role is key in ensuring the smooth and compliant administration of HR processes across our UK operations. HR Administrator: FTC 9 Months (Maternity Cover) Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (Hybrid) Reporting to: Senior HR Business Partner

What you’ll be doing: In this varied role, you’ll support the full employee lifecycle and play an important part in keeping our HR processes running efficiently. Responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process: from business cases and adverts through to arranging interviews, liaising with managers, and supporting candidate communication.
• Coordinating onboarding for new starters: offer letters, contracts, reference checks, right-to-work documentation, HR system updates, induction arrangements and liaising with IT and payroll.
• Maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and UK documentation requirements.
• Administering employee benefits including Perkbox, Sovereign Health, and Private Medical Insurance schemes.
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives such as long service awards, annual parties, and seasonal celebrations.
• Coordinating training administration and mandatory learning through our systems.
• Providing administrative support for employee relations processes (investigations, grievance, disciplinary, redundancy, etc.).
• Managing offboarding processes and leaver administration, including reporting on trends.
• Keeping HR documentation up to date across SharePoint and Pitstop.

What we’re looking for: You’ll bring strong attention to detail, discretion, and a proactive approach to your work. This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, balancing multiple priorities, and delivering high-quality HR administration.

Essential skills and qualities:

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Experience with Sage Payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.
• Within commutable distance to Sittingbourne.

Desirable experience:

• Previous HR administration experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing organisation.

Why Join us? This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a busy HR team within an international business. You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative team where your work makes a real impact on both employees and managers across the business. Carousel Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.