Overview

HR Administrator

Our client is seeking a highly organised individual to join them as the HR Administrator. While recruitment coordination will be an element of the role, the primary focus will be on delivering high-quality administration across all areas of the HR operations.

Benefits and details

• Circa £35,000
• Leatherhead
• Monday to Friday
• Hybrid
• Free parking
• 25 days holiday
• Excellent company benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support day-to-day People Operations, including responding to HR queries and assisting with HR documentation and processes.
• Assist with performance management processes and employee engagement initiatives to foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies, supporting workforce planning and business operations.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of competitive compensation and benefits structures.
• Support the delivery and coordination of training programmes and career development initiatives.
• Champion policies and initiatives that promote an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.
• Utilise HR data and analytics to inform workforce strategies and measure key HR metrics.
• Collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders to integrate HR initiatives into broader business planning.
• Undertake any other duties as required, demonstrating a collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in HR administration or coordination within a business environment
• Basic understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices (desirable)
• Exposure to recruitment processes and onboarding (desirable)
• Experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (desirable)
• Understanding of HR analytics or reporting tools (desirable)

Aptitude, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Comfortable working with confidential information and maintaining discretion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data (desirable)
• Collaborative and able to work well across teams

Personal Attributes

• Eager to learn and grow within the HR field
• Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Approachable and empathetic, with a people-first mindset
• Professional and reliable, with a strong sense of integrity
• Enthusiastic about contributing to a positive workplace culture

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.