HR Administrator - Hybrid

Our client, a long-standing partner of ours, is seeking an HR Administrator to join their team at their head office in Chorley. With a salary of up to £28,000 (dependent on experience), this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation’s HR function, supporting a wide range of administrative and operational tasks. This role requires a mixture of on-site and home-based work.

About the Role The HR Administrator will play a pivotal role in supporting the wider HR team by delivering high-quality, timely, and professional HR administration services. Acting as a first point of contact for managers and employees, you will be responsible for handling queries, maintaining accurate employee records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and employment legislation.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone who can manage multiple priorities, provide excellent customer service, and always maintain confidentiality. You will have the opportunity to support a variety of HR processes, including payroll coordination, onboarding, performance reviews, and project work, contributing to the continued success of the HR function.

Key Responsibilities

Provide first-line support and guidance to managers and employees on a variety of HR administration matters.
Respond to general HR-related queries and escalate more complex matters to senior HR team members when required.
Manage the HR email inbox, ensuring timely and professional responses.
Maintain accurate employee records and update HR systems with a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Prepare offer letters, contracts of employment, and new starter documentation.
Administer pre-employment checks and company induction processes.
Process changes to employee details for payroll and benefits.
Support the administration of the company’s online training platform and performance review processes.
Raise purchase orders and manage HR-related invoices.
Provide support to users of the HR self-service system.
Assist with various HR projects and contribute to process improvements within the department.

Payroll and Compliance

Provide information to payroll and liaise on payment queries to ensure smooth payroll processing.
Ensure all actions are in compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations.

What We’re Looking For We’re seeking candidates with a relevant HR qualification or prior experience in a similar fast-paced administration role. You should be highly organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and capable of handling confidential information with discretion. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, are essential, and experience with HR software would be an advantage.

Key Requirements:

Relevant HR-related qualification or experience.
GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
Experience working in a fast-paced administrative role.
High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise conflicting demands.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the business.

Desirable Skills:

Experience using HR systems.
Knowledge of payroll processes.
Familiarity with employee benefits administration.

Applications are being considered with immediate effect.