At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR queries, manage employee records, and assist with onboarding in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading recruitment partner in the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
- Benefits: Gain broad HR experience, work in a supportive team, and enjoy excellent development potential.
- Other info: CIPD study is beneficial but not essential; we welcome diverse applicants.
- Why this job: Kickstart your HR career while delivering a high-quality, people-focused service.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience, strong attention to detail, and confident communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Administrator to join a busy HR Shared Services team, supporting employees and managers across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gaining exposure across the full employee lifecycle.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering a high-quality, people-focused service while developing strong HR systems and administration experience.
Main Responsibilities- Act as a key point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers via email, phone and ticketing systems
- Prepare contracts, employment letters and HR correspondence accurately and within required timeframes
- Support onboarding activities for new starters, ensuring a smooth and positive employee experience
- Administer employee lifecycle changes including promotions, transfers, role changes and leavers
- Maintain accurate employee records within SAP HR and associated HR systems
- Support monthly payroll activity by ensuring all employee data changes are accurate and submitted on time
- Assist with HR reporting, audits and data requests as required
- Support benefits administration, family leave processes and long service awards
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within HR Shared Services
- Ensure all processes are completed in line with company policies and employment legislation and meet agreed service levels
You are a detail-focused, organised and customer-driven HR professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment.
You will bring:
- Previous experience in administration, ideally within HR, Payroll or Shared Services
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communication skills and a professional approach to handling sensitive information
- A strong customer service mindset and commitment to delivering a great employee experience
- Experience using HR systems (SAP HR or similar would be an advantage)
- A good understanding of HR administration processes and employment lifecycle activity
- CIPD study (ongoing or planned) would be beneficial but not essential
- Opportunity to develop broad HR Shared Services experience
- Exposure to end-to-end HR processes and systems
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Excellent development potential for someone building their HR career
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your HR expertise while delivering a high-quality service, we’d love to hear from you.
HR Administrator - Learning, Development and Performance in City of London employer: Advocate Group
The Advocate Group is an excellent employer for those looking to advance their HR careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will gain valuable experience across the full employee lifecycle while being part of a collaborative team that prioritises high-quality service delivery. Located in the UK & Ireland, this role offers unique opportunities for growth and exposure to diverse HR processes, making it an ideal place for aspiring HR professionals.
