HR Administrator

Description

HR Administrator

Permanent | £25,000 - £28,000 PA | Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm | Southend

We are seeking an organised, approachable, and detail oriented HR Administrator to join a busy Human Resources team. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with solid HR admin experience looking to build on their knowledge and support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to onboarding, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations.

You’ll be the first point of contact for employee queries, help manage sensitive data, assist with recruitment and vetting, and support managers with general HR matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with people, this could be a great fit for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle

Coordinate recruitment activity: advertising roles, arranging interviews, and managing pre-employment checks (e.g. DBS, referencing)

Prepare offer letters, contracts, and onboarding documentation

Support managers with induction planning and training bookings

Maintain and update HR systems, employee records, and personnel files in line with GDPR

Act as first point of contact for staff queries regarding policies, absence, and employment terms

Support security clearance and pass applications for high-security client sites

Assist with HR projects, audits, and reporting on absence, turnover, and other HR metrics

Provide general administrative support including meeting minutes, correspondence, and proofreading

Help ensure compliance with internal procedures and current employment legislation

What We're Looking For:

At least 2 years' experience in an HR or administrative role

CIPD Level 3 qualified or currently working towards it

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

A positive, can-do attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you have all the required skills and experience for this position, please call Aimee or Julie at One to One Personnel on (phone number removed) or email us on or

Ad ID: 5417162007