Human Resources Administrator in Newport

Yolk Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of Wastesavers, a well-established third sector organisation delivering recycling, reuse and education services across South East Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and organised administrator with HR experience to join a purpose-driven organisation that makes a genuine difference to local communities and the environment.

The HR Administrator will play a key role in supporting people services and wider business administration across the organisation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment and is looking to develop their HR and administrative career within a values‑led organisation. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

• Administer and maintain the Bright HR system
• Coordinate employee onboarding, including contracts, right‑to‑work checks and employment documentation
• Manage staff clocking‑in systems and collate payroll and overtime information
• Maintain absence management records
• Take minutes at disciplinary and grievance meetings
• Attend weekly HR meetings
• Update HR policies and procedures
• Maintain the Employee Handbook in line with legislative and policy changes
• Manage employee files and HR records
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative support across finance and operations

• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Liaise with IT, telecoms and office equipment providers
• Coordinate office cleaning, site maintenance and facilities services
• Support insurance administration, including claims and policy updates
• Process sales and expense information from charity retail operations
• Schedule meetings, events and room bookings
• Support ISO administration and maintenance of online systems
• Take minutes at staff, management review and board meetings

Please note that the role requires occasional attendance at evening board meetings (typically up to 7pm). These are planned in advance and time off in lieu is provided.

• Previous administrative experience within an office environment
• Experience supporting HR administration activities
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional discretion and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Positive and collaborative approach to work
• Ability to learn quickly and manage competing priorities
• CIPD qualification or working towards one
• Experience using Bright HR
• Experience taking formal meeting minutes

• Starting salary of £33,000 increasing to £35,000 upon successful completion of probation
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional annual leave accrued with service, rising to 33 days after 5 years
• Birthday off every year
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Initially 5 days on site then hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) following successful completion of a 6‑month probation period
• Free on‑site parking
• Support with academic advancement
• CPD training
• Career progression within a growing organisation