HR Administrator
Location: Newcastle - Under-Lyme
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm (40 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum DOE

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive HR Administrator & Recruitment Support professional to join a well-established business.

This role plays a key part in supporting the Head of HR by ensuring HR processes run smoothly, employee records are accurately maintained, and recruitment activities are effectively coordinated. You will contribute to delivering a positive employee experience across the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the onboarding process to ensure a seamless and professional new starter experience
• Maintain and update employee records, HR systems, and documentation, including holiday, training, and benefits records
• Ensure Excel trackers and SharePoint documentation remain accurate and up to date
• Support probation reviews, performance appraisals, and training processes
• Administer employee benefits and manage training portal records, including ISO documentation
• Provide first-line HR support within remit, escalating to the Head of HR when necessary
• Produce accurate HR reports and data as required

• Support recruitment campaigns, apprenticeship schemes, internships, and wider people initiatives
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and assist with shortlisting
• Participate in interviews (up to manager level once fully established)
• Assist with internal communications including newsletters, engagement activities, and surveys

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in HR administration and supporting employee lifecycle processes
• Experience assisting with recruitment activities
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel essential; SharePoint desirable)
• Professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information appropriately
• Proactive, adaptable, and capable of managing a varied workload
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle essential

If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to MariaP@kpir.co.uk You can also call Maria on 01782712230 

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