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Recruiter
SMT Recruitment
Location
Northampton
Salary
£27,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
First listed by Ontap
19 September 2026
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Job description

HR Administrator Salary: £27,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch Contract: Full time, Permanent Location: Northampton, Fully office based Benefits: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, birthday off, pension, free onsite parking

SMT Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a growing and established HR consultancy in the recruitment of an experienced HR Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who is looking to further develop their career within a varied and fast paced environment. Working within an outsourced HR setting, you will support a diverse portfolio of clients with their day to day HR requirements, gaining exposure to a broad range of businesses, employee matters and employment law. The successful candidate will already have experience within an HR Administrator or HR support position and will be confident producing professional HR documentation, managing high volumes of administration and communicating with clients.

Key Responsibilities

As HR Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

Providing day to day HR administration and support across a varied portfolio of clients
Supporting with HR processes and procedures
Drafting and preparing HR policies, contracts, letters, employee handbooks and associated documentation
Completing high volume HR administration accurately and efficiently
Maintaining accurate and up to date employee records
Handling sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion
Supporting clients with HR and employment law related queries
Keeping knowledge of UK employment law and relevant legislation up to date
Producing professional written correspondence, including letters, templates and emails
Communicating professionally with clients via telephone and email
Updating and maintaining HR systems and databases
Ensuring all documentation is completed with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Providing general administrative support to the wider HR team as required

Skills and Experience Required

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Significant previous experience within an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or HR support position
CIPD Level 3 qualification or currently working towards a recognised CIPD qualification
A good working knowledge of current UK employment law
Experience drafting HR documentation, including policies, contracts, letters and employee handbooks
Experience maintaining employee records and handling confidential information
Strong knowledge of GDPR and the importance of confidentiality when dealing with employee data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A professional and confident telephone manner
The ability to articulate themselves clearly and professionally when communicating with clients
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high volume workload
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Previous experience using Breathe HR software would be advantageous, although experience with similar HR systems will also be considered
A proactive approach to keeping knowledge of employment law and HR legislation current
The ability to work independently whilst also contributing effectively as part of a team

Due to the office location, candidates must be able to drive and have access to suitable transport.

The Benefits

£27,000 annual salary
Monday to Friday working hours
9:00am to 5:00pm
20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Your birthday off each year
Pension
Free onsite parking
Opportunity to gain broad HR exposure across a diverse portfolio of clients
Opportunity to develop your knowledge of employment law and outsourced HR
Excellent opportunity for continued professional development and progression within HR

About the Role This position would suit an experienced HR Administrator who enjoys variety and wants to build broader HR experience. Rather than supporting one organisation, you will work across a portfolio of different clients, providing outsourced HR support and assisting with a wide range of HR processes and employment law matters. The successful candidate will be professional, articulate and highly organised, with excellent written communication skills and a genuine interest in developing their HR career. If you have previous HR administration experience and are looking for an opportunity where you can continue developing your HR and employment law knowledge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by SMT Recruitment Group, acting as an employment agency/business. Your application will be considered alongside other applicants, and we will contact you within three working days if you have been shortlisted. SMT is a multi award winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors.

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