HR Administrator

HR Administrator Gateshead Permanent Fully Office-Based £28,000 + excellent benefits

We're working with a long-established, global organisation in Gateshead to recruit an HR Administrator. This is a varied, fast‑paced role at the heart of the business, supporting the HR function and wider operational teams.

With a strong culture of internal promotion, low staff turnover, and excellent long‑term stability, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career within HR in a supportive and well‑structured organisation.

This is a fully office‑based position with no hybrid working.

• 36 hours per week – Flexible start and finish times available
• Standard hours:
  Monday‑Thursday: 8:20am - 4:30pm and Friday: 8:20am - 1:30pm (early finish every week!)
• Free on‑site parking
• Due to location, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport

• £28,000 salary
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Enhanced pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health Cash Plan (up to £625 per year)
• Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access
• Share Incentive Plan (free shares after 3 years)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts via employee benefits platform
• Long service rewards
• Summer incentive, Christmas party, and more!

You’ll provide key administrative support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with the HR team, managers, and employees across the business.

This is a highly varied role where no two days are the same – ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy, and being a central point of support within a busy and fast‑paced environment.

• Support all aspects of employee lifecycle administration
• Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters, and HR documentation
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Support onboarding and induction processes
• Coordinate probation reviews and employee changes
• Assist with absence management administration
• Support employee engagement initiatives and HR projects
• Ensure HR records are maintained confidentially and accurately

• Support recruitment administration and interview coordination
• Arrange interviews and liaise with candidates and hiring managers
• Prepare recruitment documentation and onboarding packs
• Coordinate pre‑employment checks and right‑to‑work documentation
• Support new starter inductions and onboarding activities

• Manage HR inboxes and respond to employee queries
• Prepare reports, presentations, and HR correspondence
  
  Maintain calendars, meetings, and training schedules
• Coordinate training courses and employee development activities
• Raise purchase orders and support departmental administration
• Assist with internal communications and business‑wide initiatives

• Previous experience within HR Administration, Administration, or a busy administrative role
• Experience maintaining confidential records and documentation
• Confident producing reports, documents, and presentations
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Occasional local travel if required
• Able to commute to Team Valley, Gateshead daily

You’ll be joining a super fast‑paced, global, innovation‑led organisation. With a strong reputation for quality, stability, and employee development, the business offers excellent long‑term career prospects and genuine opportunities for progression.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We support reasonable adjustments for applicants.