HR Administrator

HR Administrator (12-Month Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover)

📍 Location: Northwich

💼 Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

🕓 Hours: Full-time or part-time options available

Howard James Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a fantastic Northwich-based business in their search for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join the team for a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to further their career in HR within a supportive, people-focused environment that truly values its employees and encourages professional growth.

The Role

As HR Administrator, you\’ll play a key role in supporting the HR function and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations. You\’ll be the first point of contact for HR-related queries, assist with recruitment and onboarding, maintain accurate employee records, and provide essential administrative support across a range of HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, arranging interviews, liaising with candidates, and preparing offer documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction activities for new starters.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration – including starters, leavers and contract changes.
• Maintain accurate employee data using the HR system (Bright HR).
• Support payroll by providing relevant employee information.
• Administer absence management, probation tracking and other routine HR processes.
• Coordinate and record employee training activities.
• Support HR projects and initiatives such as engagement events and graduate recruitment.
• Help ensure HR policies and documentation are kept up to date.
• Handle all HR-related information confidentially and professionally.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or similar support role is desirable.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in HR.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Confident communicator with a professional and friendly manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and ideally familiar with HR systems.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• A proactive, flexible and discreet approach to work.

If you\’re an enthusiastic and organised individual who thrives in a collaborative environment, we\’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now to join a company that truly values its people and supports your professional development every step of the way