HR Officer

Location: Runcorn (Fully Office-Based)
Contract: November Start - Initial Contract Until End of Year (Potential Extension)
Salary: £13.60 - £18.10 per hour
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the construction and housing sector that is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join its team on an initial fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has been working within HR for a while and enjoys a varied role combining day-to-day HR administration with involvement in wider HR projects and system implementation work.

Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of HR operations during a busy period of change.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining employee records, HR databases and personnel files
• Managing absence and annual leave records
• Supporting recruitment activity, including advertising vacancies and interview coordination
• Preparing and issuing offer documentation
• Processing leavers and associated administration
• Collating payroll changes and ensuring timely submission
• Providing general HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle
• Assisting with employee relations casework where appropriate
• Supporting the migration of employee data to a new HR system
• Assisting with the implementation of a self-service HR platform

About You

• Experience working within an HR environment with exposure to core HR administration processes
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable handling confidential information
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a busy environment
• Previous experience supporting recruitment, payroll administration or employee relations would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available (week commencing 2nd November)
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.60 - £18.10 per hour
• Opportunity to gain exposure to HR projects and system implementation
• Potential for contract extension beyond the initial term
• Supportive HR team and direct exposure to senior HR leadership

If you're an organised HR professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.