HR administrator

My client, based in Neath, is currently looking for an organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to extend as the business continues to grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous HR administration experience to support the HR team with day-to-day processes, employee records and general HR support within a busy manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR team, ensuring HR processes run efficiently and effectively.

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is accurate, confidential and up to date.

• Assist with the preparation of HR documentation, including employment contracts, offer letters, variations to contracts and other employee correspondence.

• Support the onboarding process for new employees, including preparing documentation and ensuring all relevant checks are completed.

• Assist with the administration of absence management, holidays, sickness records and attendance monitoring.

• Support the coordination and administration of disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes.

• Maintain HR databases, spreadsheets and employee files, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.

• Assist with the preparation of HR reports and the collation of key HR metrics, including employee turnover, absenteeism and headcount.

• Provide administrative support for payroll preparation, employee benefits and other HR-related activities.

• Assist with communicating HR policies, procedures and updates to employees and managers.

• Keep up to date with relevant HR processes and employment legislation.

• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team and assist with HR projects and business improvement activities as required.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or strong admin role.

• Experience working within a production or manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

• A good understanding of HR administration processes and employee lifecycle activities.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and sensitively.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks effectively.

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

The company offers an excellent working environment and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy HR team.

The role will be fully site-based in Neath, and being a car driver is preferable due to the location.

Immediate start available.

Please contact our office for further information or to discuss the opportunity in more detail.