HR Administrator in Leeds

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm

Contract Type: Temporary

The Opportunity

Hawk3 Talent Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Temporary HR Administrator to join their established engineering business based in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused HR professional to join a growing engineering organisation, providing essential HR administration support across the business. Working as part of the HR team, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting recruitment activities and assisting with day-to-day HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support across the business.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and personnel files.
• Support the onboarding process, including preparing documentation, right-to-work checks and new starter administration.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including vacancy administration, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, letters, policies and employee correspondence.
• Support absence management processes, including monitoring records and preparing reports.
• Assist with payroll administration, ensuring employee information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Maintain HR databases and produce reports as required.
• Support training and development administration, including maintaining training records.
• Assist with employee queries and provide guidance on HR processes and procedures.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all HR documentation is handled confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider HR team.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an HR Administration role or similar position.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing, construction or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and administration.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation and best practice.
• CIPD qualification or working towards one.

Closing date: 21.08.2026