HR Administrator

Temporary HR / Recruitment Administrator - Maternity Cover

Location:

Sandwich
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours:

74 hours over a 9-day fortnight

Contract:

Temporary with potential to become Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR / Recruitment Administrator to join our client's team on a temporary basis, providing maternity cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR administrator to join a small, supportive team. There is also potential for the position to become permanent following the maternity cover period.

The Role

Working closely with the HR team, you will provide a range of administrative support across HR, recruitment and employee administration.

Key responsibilities will include:

Maintaining and updating confidential employee records and personnel files
Supporting the recruitment and onboarding process
Providing general HR and employee administration
Assisting with HR systems and processes
Monitoring and adjusting employee clock cards
Supporting time and attendance administration
Managing HR workflows and ensuring information is accurate and up to date
Communicating confidently and professionally with employees and colleagues

About You

We are looking for candidates with previous experience in HR Administration, Personnel Administration or Recruitment Administration.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience within an HR or recruitment administration role
A good practical understanding of HR processes
Strong administration and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Experience maintaining confidential employee information
Confidence using HR systems and administrative software
Good communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Experience with in an internal HR environment would be advantageous.

Experience with time and attendance, clock-card monitoring, payroll/HR systems or workflow-based systems would also be beneficial.

Experience with More Pay is desirable but not essential.

Candidates with strong recruitment administration experience and some exposure to wider HR processes will also be considered.

Working Hours

The initial requirement is 74 hours over a 9-day fortnight, working:

Monday to Thursday - 8 hours 15 minutes per day
Working Friday - 8 hours

There is flexibility around the working pattern, and following the maternity cover the hours are expected to reduce to approximately 60 hours per fortnight.

What's on Offer?

Approximately 12 months' maternity cover
Potential permanent opportunity
Flexible working arrangements
Supportive team environment
Varied HR and recruitment administration role
Early start available to allow for a full handover and training period

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