HR Administrator
| Posting date: | 02 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,000.0 to £28,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Based on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 November 2025 |
| Location: | Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 4JB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4730336_1759415608 |
Summary
HR Administrator / Advisor
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (37 hours per week, office-based)
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Job Purpose: To provide comprehensive HR support to a 450-staff manufacturing organisation, ensuring a productive and positive work environment. The role involves managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to performance management and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, advising on a wide range of issues including behavioural concerns, family matters, and disciplinary procedures.
- Performance Management: Monitor employee performance and address issues such as poor performance and lateness. Work collaboratively with line managers to develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee the onboarding process for new hires, including organising and conducting new starter inductions to ensure a smooth transition into the company.
- Compliance & Administration: Ensure legal compliance by handling employment contracts and advising on employment law. Support legal casework and oversee health and safety procedures.
- Employee Engagement: Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives and recognition programs to boost morale and foster a positive company culture.
Person Specification
- Previous HR experience is desirable but not essential.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication with a keen eye for detail.
- Highly proactive with a strong willingness to learn.
- A quick and efficient learner who can adapt to new situations.
- A strong desire to build a career in Human Resources.
Qualifications
- A CIPD qualification is a bonus but is not a requirement for the role.
- The company is willing to fund a CIPD qualification for a suitable candidate who demonstrates the right attitude and potential.
Benefits
- Holiday: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension: Company pension contribution.
- Parking: Free, allocated parking space.
- Awards: Monthly and yearly awards and bonuses.
- Social: Company Christmas parties.
- Huge career progression opportunities within the business
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