HR Administrator - 6 month contract

Location Thirsk
Discipline: Office Support & Sales
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £12.32 per hour
Contact name: Katie Kendall

Contact email: katie@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23293
Published: about 1 hour ago

​We are working with a well-established organisation who are seeking an HR Administrator to join their team on a 6 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous HR administration or general administrative experience who is looking to gain further exposure in a busy HR function.

The role will provide efficient, accurate, and professional support to the HR Operations and Business Partnering team, focusing on employee lifecycle administration and benefits management. You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly, records are maintained accurately, and colleagues receive timely support with their HR and benefits-related queries.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Administering the full employee lifecycle, including probation, changes to terms, and leavers

  • Preparing employment documentation such as variation letters, return-to-work and sickness forms

  • Updating HR systems and maintaining digital employee records in line with GDPR requirements

  • Acting as the first point of contact for employee benefits queries

  • Processing monthly benefits changes, liaising with payroll and external providers

  • Supporting HR Advisors with policy, process, and documentation queries

  • Assisting with HR projects, benefits renewals, and provider reviews

Skills & Experience required:

  • Previous HR administration experience is desirable, though strong administration backgrounds will also be considered

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively

  • Confident handling confidential information

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, with HRIS experience beneficial

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • A supportive, approachable style with the ability to build relationships at all levels

This is an excellent opportunity to build on your HR knowledge and contribute to a supportive and professional team.

If you are available for a 6 month contract and would like to be considered, please apply today.