HR Officer
Location: Runcorn (Fully Office-Based)
Contract: November Start - Initial Contract Until End of Year (Potential Extension)
Salary: £13.60 - £18.10 per hour
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Typically 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the construction and housing sector that is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join its team on an initial fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has been working within HR for a while and enjoys a varied role combining day-to-day HR administration with involvement in wider HR projects and system implementation work.
Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of HR operations during a busy period of change.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining employee records, HR databases and personnel files
- Managing absence and annual leave records
- Supporting recruitment activity, including advertising vacancies and interview coordination
- Preparing and issuing offer documentation
- Processing leavers and associated administration
- Collating payroll changes and ensuring timely submission
- Providing general HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle
- Assisting with employee relations casework where appropriate
- Supporting the migration of employee data to a new HR system
- Assisting with the implementation of a self-service HR platform
About You
- Experience working within an HR environment with exposure to core HR administration processes
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a busy environment
- Previous experience supporting recruitment, payroll administration or employee relations would be advantageous
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start available (week commencing 2nd November)
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.60 - £18.10 per hour
- Opportunity to gain exposure to HR projects and system implementation
- Potential for contract extension beyond the initial term
- Supportive HR team and direct exposure to senior HR leadership
If you're an organised HR professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
