HR Administrator
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.9 to £13.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hourly rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3Be |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4754564_1765371298 |
Summary
Job Title: HR Administrator (Part-Time)Hours: 20 hours per week
Job Purpose
- Support HR operations and ensure compliance.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and HR queries.
Key ResponsibilitiesHR Service Delivery
- Manage HR inbox and respond to queries.
- Support payroll, training requests, and general HR tasks.
Recruitment
- Prepare job descriptions and adverts.
- Manage ATS and candidate stages.
- Schedule interviews and communicate with applicants.
- Issue offers, handle references, and set up employee files.
- Administer DBS checks and medical questionnaires.
Administration
- Track sickness absence and update HRIS.
- Generate letters (contracts, leavers) and manage annual leave.
- Prepare onboarding packs and policy logs.
- Coordinate compliance training (GDPR, Data Protection).
- Maintain templates and employee records.
Day-to-Day
- Monitor HR inbox and probation periods.
- Answer calls and manage ad hoc tasks.
Stakeholder Management
- Work with Head of HR, HR Advisor, SMT, employees, and trustees.
Skills & Behaviours
- Strong organisation and time management.
- Excellent communication and attention to detail.
- Proactive, solution-focused, and adaptable.
- Knowledge of HR legislation and best practice.
- Ability to build relationships at all levels.
Qualifications
- Business Administration Certificate/Diploma (desirable).
- CIPD Level 3 (Foundation) (desirable).
- Proficient in HR software, ATS, and MS Office.
What you need to do now
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