HR Administrator

HR Administrator

Basingstoke (Hybrid)
Full time | Permanent

£28k - £32k DOE + Benefits

About the Role

I am recruiting in Basingstoke and looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to support the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their HR career who wants to build strong generalist experience and gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities in a supportive environment.

You'll play a key role in recruitment administration, onboarding, HR operations, payroll input, reporting and wellbeing initiatives, while also supporting projects and continuous improvement as the HR function evolves.

HR Administrator Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the Applicant Tracking System and coordinate recruitment administration
• Arrange interviews and liaise with hiring managers
• Complete pre-employment checks (Right to Work, references, DBS, visas/sponsorship)
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and onboarding documentation
• Coordinate IT and equipment requests for new starters
• Support inductions and ensure legal and internal compliance

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR queries
• Maintain accurate employee records and update the HRIS (Cascade)
• Support absence management reporting and return-to-work documentation
• Maintain HR files in line with GDPR requirements
• Support offboarding processes and leaver administration

Payroll & Reporting

• Provide accurate monthly payroll inputs
• Support the production of monthly, quarterly and annual HR reports
• Assist with absence and safety-related reporting for Finance
• Run or support more complex HR data reports when required

Policy, Process & Compliance

• Maintain and update HR policies, templates and documentation
• Support HR projects, research and process improvements
• Identify opportunities to make HR processes clearer and more efficient
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001
• Maintain the company training matrix
• Ensure HR data and processes meet GDPR standards

Wellbeing, Culture & Engagement

• Support delivery of the wellbeing strategy and initiatives
• Assist with engagement activities and internal communications
• Support cultural moments such as recognition, cards and celebrations
• Demonstrate company values: Trust, Responsibility, Solidarity, Autonomy and Entrepreneurial Mindset

Development & Progression

• This role offers valuable development opportunities in areas such as:
• Employee relations
• HR data and analytics
• Organisational development
• Wellbeing and inclusion
• HR projects and change
• Support is available for professional development, including CIPD progression.

HR Administrator Essential Skills:

• Experience in HR administration or a similar coordination role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive, with a genuine interest in improving processes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism

HR Administrator Desirable Skills:

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)
• Experience using Cascade HRIS
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience supporting HR reporting
• Living within one hour of Basingstoke
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Salary & Benefits

Benefits include:

• Company Shares Scheme
• Pension and Medical Insurance
• Financial Planning Support
• Death in Service and Permanent Disability Insurance
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
• Hybrid working
• Investment in training and professional memberships
• Health checks, wellbeing support, EAP
• Flu jabs, eyecare and paid holiday

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