Human Resources Administrator
Posted 6 days ago by DiverseJobsMatter
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Administrator role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Manchester, focusing on providing comprehensive administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle. The position involves managing HR and payroll administration tasks, ensuring efficient and accurate delivery of services. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the HR team to enhance employee experience and improve HR processes. This role is ideal for an organized professional with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle.
- Process new starters, employee changes, and leavers accurately within HR and payroll systems.
- Ensure all HR administration activities are completed within agreed deadlines and service levels.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
- Support payroll administration activities across multiple regions.
- Liaise with internal and outsourced payroll providers to investigate and resolve payroll-related queries.
- Assist employees and managers with HR systems and payroll-related enquiries.
- Ensure data integrity across HR and payroll platforms.
- Respond to HR-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
- Provide guidance on HR processes, policies, and system usage.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service while managing multiple requests and priorities.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR administration processes and workflows.
- Contribute ideas to enhance HR systems functionality and service delivery.
- Support the implementation of process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role within a professional or commercial environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong IT skills, including experience using HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyse, manipulate, and maintain accurate data records.
- Experience working within service level agreements (SLAs).
- Confidence communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
HR Administrator (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Overview
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their Human Resources team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised administrative professional to support a global HR function, delivering a broad range of HR and payroll administration services throughout the employee lifecycle. Working within a collaborative environment, you will play a key role in ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with established service standards. From onboarding new employees through to supporting leavers and retirement processes, you will help provide a positive employee experience across multiple regions.
Responsibilities
- HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support
- Provide comprehensive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle.
- Process new starters, employee changes, and leavers accurately within HR and payroll systems.
- Ensure all HR administration activities are completed within agreed deadlines and service levels.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
- Payroll & HR Systems Support
- Support payroll administration activities across multiple regions.
- Liaise with internal and outsourced payroll providers to investigate and resolve payroll-related queries.
- Assist employees and managers with HR systems and payroll-related enquiries.
- Ensure data integrity across HR and payroll platforms.
- Employee & Manager Support
- Respond to HR-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
- Provide guidance on HR processes, policies, and system usage.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service while managing multiple requests and priorities.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HR administration processes and workflows.
- Contribute ideas to enhance HR systems functionality and service delivery.
- Support the implementation of process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative or customer service role within a professional or commercial environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong IT skills, including experience using HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to analyse, manipulate, and maintain accurate data records.
- Experience working within service level agreements (SLAs).
- Confidence communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to gain experience within a global HR function.
- Exposure to HR operations, payroll processes, and employee lifecycle management.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Professional development opportunities and career growth potential.
- Inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing, and employee development.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV outlining their administrative, HR, payroll, or customer service experience. Suitable applicants will be contacted regarding the next stages of the recruitment process.