Your new company
A well-established public sector organisation is looking for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join their Employee Relations team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced HR function within a supportive environment.

Your new role
As an HR Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient HR services across the organisation. Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across a wide range of HR and Employee Relations activities.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Providing administrative support across Employee Relations processes and HR workflows
• Supporting recruitment activity, including advertising roles, coordinating applications, and liaising with candidates and hiring managers
• Managing pre-employment checks and onboarding administration for new starters
• Maintaining and updating HR systems and employee records with accuracy and compliance
• Assisting in the preparation of employment contracts and HR correspondence
• Calculating and managing annual leave entitlements, including pro rata adjustments
• Supporting internal HR processes such as recognition schemes and secondary employment requests
• Managing document retention, including archiving and secure disposal
• Coordinating internal communications relating to staffing updates
• Providing general administrative support including minute taking, filing, and document management
• Supporting wider HR projects and business continuity activities

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems/databases
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Experience supporting recruitment or employee life cycle processes (desirable)
• Fluent Welsh language skills (essential)

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to gain valuable HR experience within Employee Relations
• Exposure to a busy and supportive HR team
• Potential for contract extension

What you need to do now

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