HR Administrator

Michael Page

As an HR Administrator in Manchester within the industrial and manufacturing sector, you'll handle essential administrative tasks to keep the HR department running smoothly. From maintaining records to supporting recruitment and employee processes, this role ensures the team stays organised and efficient.

Client Details

This company operates in the industrial and manufacturing sector and is based in Manchester.

Description



Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

  • Managed end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, ensuring a seamless and compliant experience from onboarding through to offboarding.
  • Coordinated onboarding activities, including the preparation of employment contracts and offer documentation, pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification, and new starter administration.
  • Conducted regular audits of employee records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.
  • Maintained and updated employee information within HR systems, ensuring all personnel data, organisational structures, and documentation remained accurate and current.
  • Coordinated induction programmes for new employees and monitored probationary review processes, ensuring completion within agreed timescales.
  • Processed employee changes including promotions, salary reviews, contractual amendments, flexible working requests, and organisational restructures, ensuring all records and documentation were updated appropriately.
  • Managed employee exit processes, including resignation administration, leaver documentation, system access removals, exit interviews, and associated reporting.
  • Supported payroll processes by preparing and submitting employee data changes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payroll deadlines.


Recruitment & Talent Administration

  • Delivered end-to-end recruitment administration support, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and liaising with hiring managers and external recruitment partners.
  • Facilitated a positive candidate experience by ensuring an efficient and professional recruitment process from application through to onboarding.


HR Administration, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Conducted regular compliance audits to ensure employee records and HR processes met legislative and organisational requirements.
  • Maintained and updated HR templates, forms, policies, and procedural documentation to promote consistency and best practice across the organisation.
  • Provided a professional first-line HR support service, responding to employee and manager queries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Supported data management, reporting, and record-keeping activities to maintain high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Identified and implemented improvements to HR processes and administrative procedures, contributing to greater efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement within the HR function.
  • Ensured the handling of sensitive employee information was carried out with discretion, professionalism, and in accordance with data protection requirements.

Profile

A successful HR Administrator should have:

  • Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role.
  • CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards (desirable)
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in using HR systems(e.g. BambooHR or similar HRIS)
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • An understanding of HR processes and confidentiality requirements.
  • Knowledge of Right to Work checks and UK compliance requirements
  • Ability to work in Manchester full time.

Job Offer

  • Hourly rate of £14.00 to £17.00, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Temporary contract with potential for varied responsibilities.
  • Opportunity to work in Manchester within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

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