An exciting opportunity for a graduate ready to launch their HR career, or someone with some HR administration experience looking to further develop their skills.
Our client is a rapidly growing successful distribution business based in Bordon that is seeking a motivated HR Administrator to join their busy team. If you have exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and excellent analytical skills, this role is for you.
Our client offers great benefits including an opportunity to learn and develop in a growing company, working with wonderful people and products. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a great benefits package including 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and hybrid working.
HR Administrator - Benefits
- 24 days holiday + banks holidays
- Hybrid working
- Competitive pension scheme
- Free parking onsite
- Staff discount on products
HR Administrator - About The Role
You will be involved in a variety of HR tasks that will provide you with hands-on experience and help you develop, or build on, a strong foundation in HR practices.
Main responsibilities:
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries via HR inbox, phone, and in-person interactions
- Provide administrative support, including drafting letters for promotions, job changes, probation periods, etc.
- Manage HR documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR
- Handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
- Post job vacancies on internal and external platforms to ensure broad visibility
- Coordinate recruitment, including liaising with agencies, managing applications, and scheduling interviews
- Prepare interview materials and ensure a seamless candidate experience
- Draft job offer letters, employment contracts, and conduct reference checks
- Assist with onboarding, including Right to Work checks and induction planning
- Maintain accurate employee records, run reports, and utilise HRIS/payroll systems (Success Factors/ADP) in compliance with GDPR
- Assist with monthly payroll preparation, managing information on starters, leavers, and contract changes
The successful HR Administrator will have/be:
- HR or Business Studies graduates or someone with HR administration experience
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Solid analytical abilities, especially in Excel for data manipulation and presentation
- A strong team player who can also work independently
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Confident in using HR Information Systems and managing data that informs payroll and decision-making
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it) is preferred, with knowledge of HR policies, processes, recruitment, and a strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection
Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.
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