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HR Administrator
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(Fixed-Term Contract) till July 2027
Bournemouth based - parking on site
£15.33 - £15.85 per hour
Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service?
We're looking for a proactive HR Services Administrator to join a busy and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR experience while supporting the full employee lifecycle, recruitment activities, and onboarding processes within a fast-paced environment.
The Role
As a key member of the HR Services team, you'll provide professional administrative support across recruitment and employee lifecycle processes, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for applicants, managers, and employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities for new starters.
- Produce contracts, contract variations, employment letters, and leaver documentation.
- Maintain employee records and ensure accurate data entry within the HR system.
- Monitor key deadlines and ensure service level agreements and payroll deadlines are met.
- Support compliance processes, including Right to Work and DBS checks.
- Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing professional advice and guidance.
- Assist with reporting, data quality checks, and process improvements.
- Support large-scale recruitment campaigns and student hiring initiatives.
- Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and service delivery.
- Provide administrative support across the wider HR function as required.
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About You
We're looking for someone who can thrive in a busy environment and deliver a high-quality service with professionalism and accuracy.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in a fast-paced administrative role handling high volumes of work.
- Excellent data entry and administration skills with strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Experience maintaining confidential information and handling sensitive data.
- Comfortable working with technology and learning new systems.
Desirable
- Previous HR administration experience.
- Experience using HR systems.
- Understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.
- CIPD Level 3 qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
- Knowledge of Right to Work, DBS, or immigration processes.
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What We're Looking For
You'll be:
- Highly organised and proactive.
- Detail-oriented and accurate.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative HR team where you'll gain valuable experience across recruitment, onboarding, and employee administration while making a real impact on service delivery.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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