HR Administrator

HR Administrator
Location: Office-based -Bedfordshire
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced HR Administrator to join a busy and supportive People team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented HR professional who is passionate about delivering a high standard of service and ensuring smooth, compliant HR operations across the business.

As an HR Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle while acting as a central point of contact for HR systems, processes, and queries. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all core HR activities.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as the People team's Workday champion, ensuring all employee lifecycle changes, including starters, leavers, and contractual amendments, are processed accurately and reported as required.
• Monitor compliance and accuracy across key HR processes, including pre-employment checks, onboarding, probation reviews, inductions, and leaver procedures.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday processes, providing guidance and support to managers and the wider People team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records using Workday and SharePoint in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Administer employee leavers, including producing associated documentation and monitoring completion of exit interviews.
• Manage and respond to queries received through the HR inbox, ensuring timely and professional communication.
• Support the People team with the preparation of Employee Relations documentation as required.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience within an HR administration role, with a solid understanding of core HR processes across the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documentation.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team whilst also demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Professional and discreet, with confidence in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Experience of using HR systems is essential, with Workday experience highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their career within a structured and values-driven environment, where accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement are highly valued.