HR Administrator

Posted:
4/14/2026, 11:18:09 PM

Location(s):
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom ⋅ Wales, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This fixed-term role is focused on delivering accurate, timely, and methodical HR administration, ensuring the smooth running of core people processes and supporting the wider HR function with day-to-day operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Administrator’s responsibilities will include:

  • Acting as the first point of contact for routine HR-related queries, offering timely and professional administrative support.
  • Maintaining HR electronic systems, including Workday, Team Seer, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
  • Managing HR electronic and paper files, including keeping records up to date and archiving leaver files in line with retention requirements.
  • Administering starter and leaver processes, liaising with internal stakeholders to support smooth onboarding and offboarding.
  • Preparing employment contracts and offer packs for new starters.
  • Providing accurate and comprehensive updates to the Payroll team relating to employee changes.
  • Supporting the recruitment administration process, including collating CVs, arranging interviews, and issuing candidate communications and feedback.
  • Updating and maintaining regular HR reports.
  • Carrying out general administrative duties as required, such as note-taking, scanning, filing, and mail merges.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential:

  • Previous experience in a busy HR administration role or a similar administrative position.
  • Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-focused approach to work.
  • Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.