HR Administrator

Accrington | £14.50 – £15.00 per hour | 36.5 hours per week

Job type: Temporary – Full-time (potential to become permanent)

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

About the role

We are recruiting a Temporary HR Administrator for a food manufacturing business based in Accrington. Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Administrator will support day-to-day HR and payroll operations, ensuring employees are supported and paid accurately and on time.

The HR Administrator will work closely with HR, Finance and line managers, providing HR administrative support across the full employee lifecycle and helping to keep processes compliant with company policies and UK employment law.

Key responsibilities

• Provide HR Administrator support across recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes and leavers
• Assist with monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of hours, overtime, deductions and absence records
• Maintain up-to-date employee records, HR systems and personnel files as the HR Administrator
• Post job adverts, arrange interviews and issue offer documentation
• Prepare contracts of employment, letters and HR documentation
• Maintain absence records and support sickness and attendance reporting
• Respond to HR and payroll queries in a timely and professional manner as the HR Administrator
• Ensure HR processes comply with company policies and employment legislation
• Support the HR Manager with HR projects, reports and initiatives as required

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator / HR administrative role (essential)
• Experience of payroll processing or strong exposure to payroll processes (essential)
• Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Personal attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proactive, reliable and accurate
• Team player with a professional and positive approach

Pay, hours and benefits

• £14.50 – £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• 36.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
• Regular, reliable shift pattern
• Free on-site parking
• 28 days annual holiday (pro rata)
• Potential opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidate