Office Angels
HR Administrator - Gateshead - Permanent
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HR Administrator | Gateshead | Permanent | Fully Office-Based | £28,000 + excellent benefits
We're working with a long-established, global organisation in Gateshead to recruit an HR Administrator. This is a varied, fast-paced role at the heart of the business, supporting the HR function and wider operational teams.
With a strong culture of internal promotion, low staff turnover, and excellent long-term stability, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within HR in a supportive and well-structured organisation.
Working Pattern
- This is a fully office-based position with no hybrid working.
- 36 hours per week - Flexible start and finish times available
- Standard hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:20am - 4:30pm and Friday: 8:20am - 1:30pm (early finish every week!)
- Free on-site parking
- Due to location, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport
Package & Benefits
- £28,000 salary
- Profit share scheme
- 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Enhanced pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Health Cash Plan (up to £625 per year)
- Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access
- Share Incentive Plan (free shares after 3 years)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts via employee benefits platform
- Long service rewards
- Summer incentive, Christmas party, and more!
The Role
You'll provide key administrative support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with the HR team, managers, and employees across the business.
This is a highly varied role where no two days are the same - ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy, and being a central point of support within a busy and fast-paced environment.
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Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
- Support all aspects of employee lifecycle administration
- Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters, and HR documentation
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
- Support onboarding and induction processes
- Coordinate probation reviews and employee changes
- Assist with absence management administration
- Support employee engagement initiatives and HR projects
- Ensure HR records are maintained confidentially and accurately
Recruitment & Onboarding Support
- Support recruitment administration and interview coordination
- Arrange interviews and liaise with candidates and hiring managers
- Prepare recruitment documentation and onboarding packs
- Coordinate pre-employment checks and right-to-work documentation
- Support new starter inductions and onboarding activities
General Administration & Coordination
- Manage HR inboxes and respond to employee queries
- Prepare reports, presentations, and HR correspondence
- Maintain calendars, meetings, and training schedules
- Coordinate training courses and employee development activities
- Raise purchase orders and support departmental administration
- Assist with internal communications and business-wide initiatives
About You
- Previous experience within HR Administration, Administration, or a busy administrative role
- Experience maintaining confidential records and documentation
- Confident producing reports, documents, and presentations
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Additional Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Occasional local travel if required
- Able to commute to Team Valley, Gateshead daily
About The Company
You'll be joining a super fast-paced, global, innovation-led organisation. With a strong reputation for quality, stability, and employee development, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects and genuine opportunities for progression.
Apply today! If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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Salary
£28,000.00/Year
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