HR Administrator

  • Cameron James
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
  • Sep 16, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR Administrator (Part-Time, 6-Month FTC)

25 hours per week Newcastle

Are you an organised and people-focused HR professional looking for a part-time role within a leading Newcastle-based organisation? Our client is seeking an HR Administrator to join their People Team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, providing essential HR and recruitment support across the business.

This is a varied role where you'll play a key part in keeping HR processes running smoothly, supporting colleagues throughout their employment journey, and assisting with recruitment activity during busy periods.

What you'll be doing

  • Providing day-to-day HR administrative support across onboarding, induction, probation, absence, benefits and offboarding
  • Maintaining employee records and updating HR systems with accuracy and confidentiality
  • Preparing contracts, offer letters and employee documentation to support recruitment and new starter processes
  • Coordinating inductions and ensuring managers receive timely probation reminders
  • Managing the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating where appropriate
  • Supporting the HR Advisor with people development activities and low-level ER administration
  • Assisting with recruitment coordination - scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, posting vacancies and supporting hiring managers
  • Helping gather data from new starter and manager surveys to identify trends and improvements

What we're looking for

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

  • HR administration or HR coordination experience
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confidence handling confidential information
  • A proactive, supportive approach and great communication skills
  • Experience supporting recruitment processes or coordinating candidate activity

Why apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative People Team where you'll gain exposure to a wide range of HR and recruitment activities. Perfect for someone seeking part-time hours while continuing to build their HR career.