HR Administrator

HR Administrator (Temporary)

Location: Newcastle - Office-based 4 days a week, 1 day a week from home

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent)

Salary: £15.20 per hour REED PAYE

We are pleased to be supporting a well-established organisation as they seek an experienced HR Administrator to join their Newcastle-based team during a period of structural change. This is a key support role within a high-touch HR function, with the potential to develop into a permanent opportunity. Working within a collaborative HR team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR administration, maintaining accurate systems, and supporting improved processes across the employee lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for an organised and detail-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering high-quality administrative support.

The Role

As HR Administrator, you will provide efficient and accurate administrative support across a broad range of HR activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the HR inbox, responding to administrative queries and escalating more complex matters to HR Advisors or Business Partners
• Maintaining and updating employee data within the HRIS, ensuring accuracy for reporting and payroll purposes
• Supporting the ongoing management and optimisation of HR systems (experience with HRIS platforms is essential; CIPHR experience would be highly advantageous)
• Organising and restructuring the People SharePoint, including personnel files, archiving, and ensuring a clear and logical document structure
• Administering employee benefits, including processing starters and leavers and maintaining accurate scheme records
• Supporting general HR administration across the employee lifecycle

You will support a group population of approximately 210 employees, contributing to a function that is working to enhance automation and enable greater manager and employee self-service.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and reliable HR Administrator who is confident managing multiple priorities and maintaining high standards of accuracy.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in an HR Administration role
• Strong experience using HR systems (HRIS); CIPHR knowledge would be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence managing high-volume administrative tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• A proactive approach and willingness to support process improvements

What You Will Bring

• A structured and detail-oriented approach to work
• Strong time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A commitment to maintaining accurate, compliant, and up-to-date HR records
• A team-focused mindset with a flexible and hands-on attitude
• A passion for delivering efficient and high-quality HR support

If you are an experienced HR Administrator looking for a varied temporary role within a well-established organisation, with the potential for longer-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you!