We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Administration Executive to join a growing People & Culture team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys delivering exceptional employee support, maintaining accurate HR records, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for employees, managers, payroll providers and external partners, supporting the full employee lifecycle while ensuring a high standard of accuracy, confidentiality and compliance.

This role offers genuine opportunities for professional development and progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Employee & Manager Support

• Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries.
• Provide support on policies, contracts, leave, payroll and benefits matters.
• Liaise with payroll, pension, insurance and external HR providers.

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and employee documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions and probation reviews.
• Manage right-to-work checks, references, background screening and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and secure employee records.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Prepare and validate monthly payroll information.
• Support benefits administration and employee communications.
• Reconcile HR, payroll and benefits data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain HR information systems and employee data.
• Produce reports relating to headcount, absence, turnover and training.
• Support process improvements and the implementation of technology-driven HR workflows.

Learning & Employee Relations Support

• Coordinate training programmes and maintain learning records.
• Support employee relations processes, including absence management, capability, grievance and disciplinary matters.
• Prepare correspondence and maintain accurate case documentation.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
• Maintain records of employment checks, training and HR activities.
• Escalate any issues relating to confidentiality, compliance or data integrity.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least two years' experience in HR administration or a similar people-focused role.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience supporting payroll processes and maintaining HR records.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• A proactive and collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

A CIPD qualification (or studies towards one) would be advantageous, as would experience working in a regulated environment.

What You'll Bring

• Professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach when supporting employees and managers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to improve processes.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive and ambitious organisation where you can build on your HR experience, develop your skills and contribute to a positive employee experience across the business.