HR Administrator

• Location: Birmingham (B1)
• Job Type: Temporary Assignment
• Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour PAYE plus holiday pay
• Duration:
  • 1 x role: ASAP start until 18th December 2026
  • 1 x role: ASAP start until 31st December 2026
• Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days per week in the office (typically Wednesday & Thursday)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35 hours per week)
• Interview Process: One-stage Microsoft Teams interview

Join a leading media organisation as an HR Administrator within the People Services function based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a busy HR Shared Services team, supporting the workforce by delivering high-quality administrative services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver HR administrative services in line with established processes and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain and update employee records and HR data accurately across relevant systems.
• Process HR transactions and administrative activities in a timely manner.
• Ensure HR processes are completed in line with organisational policies and procedures, including right-to-work requirements.
• Respond to employee queries and requests, providing accurate information and advice.
• Escalate issues appropriately when required.
• Open, scan, record, and manage incoming correspondence.
• Prepare and issue written correspondence accurately and within required timescales.
• Produce management information (MI) reports and data from HR systems to support queries and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Service Centre to deliver an excellent employee experience.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and workload management skills.
• Good IT skills, including the ability to work with multiple systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow established procedures and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative when resolving queries.
• Understanding of how to handle, resolve, and escalate enquiries appropriately.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and deliver a high-quality service.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working within an HR environment.
• Experience working within a Shared Services Centre.
• Experience using HR or People systems, such as SAP.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR studies.
• Recent HR graduates with strong administrative experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain experience with one of the UK's most recognisable organisations.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent exposure to HR operations and shared services processes.

If you are interested please apply online today!