HR & Recruitment Administrator in Kettering, Northamptonshire

HR & Recruitment Administrator

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Company

Our client is a growing manufacturing business based in Kettering, currently looking to strengthen its internal HR function with the introduction of a new HR & Recruitment Administrator.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding business in a newly created position, where you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day HR function and becoming the first point of contact for recruitment activity across the organisation.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on position offering a great opportunity for someone who has previous experience within HR, recruitment or HR administration and is looking to develop their career within a growing business.

Working closely with management and the wider team, you will take responsibility for a range of HR administrative duties, alongside coordinating recruitment activity from initial vacancy through to onboarding.

The role would suit someone who is organised, enthusiastic and proactive, with a genuine interest in people and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support across the HR function.
• Maintaining and updating employee records and personnel files.
• Preparing employment documentation, including contracts, offer letters and employee correspondence.
• Supporting the onboarding process for new starters, including arranging inductions and ensuring relevant paperwork is completed.
• Assisting with employee changes, absence records, holidays and general HR queries.
• Supporting the coordination of meetings, employee documentation and HR processes.
• Ensuring employee records and HR systems are kept accurate and up to date.
• Acting as the first point of contact for recruitment enquiries and vacancies across the business.
• Coordinating the end-to-end recruitment administration process.
• Advertising vacancies across relevant job boards and recruitment platforms.
• Reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews.
• Liaising with hiring managers to understand recruitment requirements and provide updates on vacancies.
• Communicating with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinating offers, pre-employment checks and new starter arrangements.
• Building and maintaining a positive candidate experience.

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable and keen to make a positive contribution to a growing business.

You may have previous experience in an HR Administrator, Recruitment Administrator, Recruitment Coordinator or similar position. Equally, someone with a recruitment background looking to move into an internal HR-focused role would be well suited.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within HR, recruitment or a related administrative position.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach and the ability to use your own initiative.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn and develop.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.

A CIPD qualification is not essential. We are much more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, relevant experience and enthusiasm to grow with the business.

If you have experience in HR or recruitment and are looking for a varied position where you can take ownership, develop your skills and become an important part of a growing business, we would love to hear from you.

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