HR Administration Officer

HR Administration Officer

Exeter
£14.13 per hour

12-month fixed term contract

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (37 hours per week)

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and customer-focused HR Administration Officer to join the Human Resources Support Services (HRSS) team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is a key role in delivering a high-quality, efficient and customer-centred HR service to employees across the business. You will support a wide range of HR administrative activities, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, business policies, and best practice standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice, guidance and administrative support across a range of HR services, including policies, absence management, recruitment and general employee queries

• Support HR processes such as recruitment administration, DBS checks, work permits, onboarding and absence systems (including maternity, paternity, sickness and annual leave)

• Assist with Employee Relations administration, including notetaking, documentation and supporting managers with basic processes such as return-to-work meetings

• Help maintain and improve HR systems, templates and processes in collaboration with HR and systems teams

• Support the production of HR reports, metrics and workforce data

• Ensure accurate record keeping and contribute to internal audits and compliance checks

• Provide excellent customer service to managers, employees and external stakeholders

• Participate in continuous improvement and ongoing professional development

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in HR administration or a similar administrative role (ideally within a unionised/public sector environment)

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems

• Able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• A strong communicator with a professional, customer-focused approach

• Able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

• Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (A–C) including English and Maths or equivalent experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in HR or a similar administrative role

• Strong IT skills and experience handling HR or workforce data

Apply

Send your CV to applications@recruitmentunlimited.co.uk or call 01884 904 980.