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Human Resources Administrator

MiCiMreading, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 19 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
reading, england, United Kingdom
Applicant Tracking SystemsMicrosoft OfficeOnboardingPayroll

Job Description

Are you a highly organised HR Administrator who enjoys variety, detail and keeping people processes running smoothly? MiCiM is looking for a proactive HR Administrator to join our Reading HQ and support a busy HR function working across multiple projects, legal entities and European locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, project-led environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, professional support to employees, managers and candidates.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Preparing, issuing and tracking employment contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintaining HR templates and ensuring the correct project, entity, location, salary, benefits and reporting details are captured.
  • Coordinating with HR, Payroll, Finance, Commercial and project teams to gather information and keep actions moving.
  • Managing new starter administration, including right-to-work checks, references, personal details, payroll inputs, benefits information and onboarding packs.
  • Keeping employee records, HR systems, trackers and files accurate, compliant and up to date.
  • Supporting onboarding logistics for employees joining projects in the UK and across Europe.
  • Tracking contract status, outstanding information, start dates and key HR actions, escalating risks or delays where needed.
  • Assisting with employee lifecycle administration, including changes to terms, extensions, transfers, mobility paperwork and compliance documentation.
  • Supporting work permit and visa application administration by gathering documentation, tracking progress and keeping stakeholders informed.
  • Providing proactive administrative support to the Head of HR, including meeting preparation, action tracking, document formatting, filing and follow-up.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, People Administrator or similar role.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prepare accurate contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders.
  • Clear, confident communication skills and a proactive approach to following up information.
  • Professional, discreet and comfortable handling confidential employee and candidate information.
  • Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with HR systems or applicant tracking systems would be helpful.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, project-led, construction, engineering, consultancy or international environment would be advantageous.
  • A CIPD Level 3 qualification, or working towards one, would be beneficial.

Why join us?

  • You’ll play a key role in keeping HR activity organised, accurate and moving at pace.
  • You’ll support employees and project teams across the UK and Europe, gaining exposure to a varied, international environment.
  • You’ll be part of a small, collaborative HR team where your contribution will be visible and valued.
  • You’ll help shape better ways of working as MiCiM continues to grow across Europe.

Ready to apply?

If you are detail-focused, organised and motivated by helping people and processes run smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

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