HR Administrator
- Recruiter
- Reed
- Location
- Berkshire
- Salary
- £35,000 per year
- Contract
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- First listed by Ontap
- 24 August 2026
Job description
HR Administrator
Location: Office-based (5 days per week) - SL1 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility to work 8:00am - 4:00pm available) Salary: up to £35,000 per annum
About the Role
I am recruiting for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join my clients' growing HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with around 18 months' experience who is looking to further develop their career within a generalist HR environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are delivered efficiently and accurately while providing an excellent service to employees and managers.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct Right to Work checks and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.
Process employee identification documentation and maintain accurate records.
Coordinate and manage onboarding activities for new starters.
Prepare contracts, offer letters and new starter documentation.
Manage and respond to the HR inbox, handling employee queries in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain and update employee records within HR systems.
Support recruitment administration and interview scheduling.
Assist with HR reporting and data management.
Support employee lifecycle activities including changes, promotions and leavers.
Ensure all HR administration is completed accurately and in line with company policies.
Provide administrative support to the wider HR team as required.
About You
Minimum 18 months' experience within an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or generalist HR support role.
Strong understanding of HR administration processes and employee lifecycle activities.
Experience conducting Right to Work checks and onboarding new employees.
Confident managing a busy HR inbox and handling employee queries.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
Competitive salary of £30,000
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible start and finish times (8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am - 5:00pm)
Free onsite parking
Career development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives