HR & Recruitment Administrator
Salary: £28,000 - £31,000
Location: Corston Architectural Detail, Malmesbury (5 days per week on‑site)
Reports to: Group HR Manager
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Role Purpose
The HR & Recruitment Administrator will provide hands‑on, operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on employee relations and HRIS administration. Working closely with the Group HR Manager, you will ensure consistent, compliant, and professional HR practices across the business, acting as a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees.
This role suits an HR professional preferably qualified to CIPD Level 3 who is keen to develop further within a generalist HR position.
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Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
Support and advise managers on day‑to‑day employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, probation, and performance issues.
- Attend and support investigations, disciplinary and grievance meetings, preparing accurate notes and documentation.
- Ensure ER cases are managed in line with company policy, employment law, and best practice.
- Escalate complex cases to the Group HR Manager as appropriate.
HR Documentation & Administration
Draft, issue and manage HR documentation including:
- Contracts of employment and amendments
- Offer letters
- Probation letters
- Disciplinary, grievance and outcome letters
- Absence and performance-related correspondence
- Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR requirements.
- Support onboarding processes, including right‑to‑work checks and induction documentation.
Policy & Process Support
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
- Support the update and continuous improvement of HR policies and templates.
- Provide clear guidance to managers and employees on HR processes.
Support to Group HR Manager
- Act as a key support to the Group HR Manager across operational HR activities.
- Assist with HR projects as required (e.g. policy updates, process improvements).
- Produce basic HR data and reports where required.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- CIPD Level 3 qualification preferably (or working towards).
- Previous experience in a similar HR Advisory or HR Officer role.
- Practical experience supporting employee relations cases.
- Strong written skills with confidence drafting formal HR correspondence.
- Solid understanding of UK employment law fundamentals.
- Used to working in a highly confidential setting with access to sensitive information.
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
- Ability to work on‑site 5 days per week.
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Desirable
Desirable
- Experience in a manufacturing, construction, or design-led environment would be highly advantageous.
- CIPD Level 3 (or aspiration to work towards).
- Experience supporting HR across multiple business areas or a growing organisation.
Personal Attributes
- Professional, approachable and discreet.
- Confident communicator with managers at all levels.
- Calm and pragmatic when handling sensitive matters.
- Proactive with a strong sense of ownership.
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Benefits
Free on-site parking
On-site Gym
Family & Friends discount on Corston Products
25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
4% Employer Contribution to Pension
4 x Salary Life Cover
Opportunity to work in a high-end environment and for a company that is continually growing Internationally, which offers many more career opportunities
On-site Gym
Family & Friends discount on Corston Products
25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
4% Employer Contribution to Pension
4 x Salary Life Cover
Opportunity to work in a high-end environment and for a company that is continually growing Internationally, which offers many more career opportunities
Contact Details:
Corston Architectural Detail Recruitment Team
