HR Administrator

(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.

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.

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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