HR Administrator in Manchester

Our HR Service Centre (HRSC) is a key part of People and Organisational Development (P&OD), providing first‑line support across the full candidate and employee lifecycle. We are a collaborative, fast‑paced and friendly team that values professionalism, excellent service, and continuous improvement. From recruitment and onboarding to day‑to‑day HR queries, we ensure colleagues across the University receive accurate, timely and positive support. Joining us means working in a supportive environment where you can expand your HR knowledge, contribute to service enhancements, and play an important part in delivering a great experience for candidates and current staff.

As an HR Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering efficient, accurate and compliant support across the full employee and candidate lifecycle. Working within our busy HRSC, you will manage a wide range of HR processes - from interview coordination and issuing offer paperwork to right to work checks, pre‑employment screening and maintaining employee records. You will be the first point of contact for HR enquiries via our inbox, ticketing system and phone line, providing clear, consistent guidance or escalating more complex matters where appropriate.

This is a varied, high‑volume role that involves:

• Managing multiple deadlines
• Ensuring accurate record‑keeping in our HR systems (including Oracle and our Applicant Tracking System eArcu)
• Supporting onboarding
• Processing contractual changes

It is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their HR expertise in a collaborative, supportive and fast‑paced environment. This is a full‑time, 6‑month fixed‑term contract, ideal for someone looking to develop experience in a busy HR environment.

You will bring strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing a busy workload. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and able to provide a high‑quality service in a fast‑paced setting. Ideally, you also have experience in HR, recruitment or high‑volume administrative environments.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and HR/ATS systems (Preferably Oracle/eArcu)
• A customer‑focused, team‑oriented approach

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the job description and person specification. Use your cover letter to provide clear examples of how your skills and experience match what we are looking for.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support. Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.