Your new company
Chilcompton based business

Your new role
HR Administrator (Temporary Contract)Location: Chilcompton (3 days office-based, 2 days from home)Salary: £28,000 equivalent (£14.80 per hour)Duration: Until December 2026Start Date: ASAPAre you an organised administrator looking to develop your career within Human Resources?We're recruiting for a fantastic temporary HR Administrator opportunity with a well-established, values-led international business based in Somerset. This is an excellent chance to gain hands-on HR experience, working as part of a supportive HR Operations team during a busy period of growth and seasonal recruitment activity.This role would suit an experienced administrator looking to move into HR, or someone with existing HR administration experience seeking their next challenge.

The Role

Working closely with the HR Operations team, HR Advisors and HR Business Partners, you'll provide end-to-end administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring employees receive an efficient, professional and confidential HR service.Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting onboarding and recruitment activity during peak periods
• Preparing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation
• Managing employee records and maintaining accurate HR system data
• Conducting Right to Work checks and supporting compliance activities
• Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Managing and responding to HR inbox enquiries
• Liaising with payroll to ensure employee records are accurate and up to date
• Coordinating completion of mandatory training and inductions
• Supporting employee benefits administration
• Assisting with wider HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with HR colleagues to deliver a high-quality employee experience

What you'll need to succeed
We're looking for someone who enjoys administration, has exceptional attention to detail and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You'll ideally have:

• Previous administration experience
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Experience dealing with confidential information
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A solutions-focused mindset with a willingness to learn

Desirable

• Previous HR administration experience
• CIPD qualification or working towards one

What you'll get in return

• Excellent opportunity to gain valuable HR experience
• Hybrid working (3 days office-based)
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Exposure to the full employee lifecycle
• Immediate start available
• Free on-site parking

If you're an organised administrator who enjoys working with people and is looking to build a career in HR, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting temporary opportunity.

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 on your career. INDHAF

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