HR Administrator - Gateshead - Permanent

HR Administrator | 📍 Gateshead | 💼 Permanent | 🏢 Fully Office-Based | 💰 £28,000 + excellent benefits

We're working with a long-established, global organisation in Gateshead to recruit an HR Administrator. This is a varied, fast-paced role at the heart of the business, supporting the HR function and wider operational teams.

With a strong culture of internal promotion, low staff turnover, and excellent long-term stability, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within HR in a supportive and well-structured organisation.

🕒 Working Pattern - This is a fully office-based position with no hybrid working.

36 hours per week - Flexible start and finish times available
Standard hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:20am - 4:30pm and Friday: 8:20am - 1:30pm (early finish every week!)
Free on-site parking
Due to location, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport💰 Package & Benefits

£28,000 salary
Profit share scheme
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Option to buy/sell annual leave
Enhanced pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
Life assurance (3x salary)
Health Cash Plan (up to £625 per year)
Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access
Share Incentive Plan (free shares after 3 years)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts via employee benefits platform
Long service rewards
Summer incentive, Christmas party, and more!🚀 The Role

You'll provide key administrative support across the employee lifecycle, working closely with the HR team, managers, and employees across the business.

This is a highly varied role where no two days are the same - ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy, and being a central point of support within a busy and fast-paced environment.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

Support all aspects of employee lifecycle administration
Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters, and HR documentation
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
Support onboarding and induction processes
Coordinate probation reviews and employee changes
Assist with absence management administration
Support employee engagement initiatives and HR projects
Ensure HR records are maintained confidentially and accuratelyRecruitment & Onboarding Support

Support recruitment administration and interview coordination
Arrange interviews and liaise with candidates and hiring managers
Prepare recruitment documentation and onboarding packs
Coordinate pre-employment checks and right-to-work documentation
Support new starter inductions and onboarding activitiesGeneral Administration & Coordination

Manage HR inboxes and respond to employee queries
Prepare reports, presentations, and HR correspondence
Maintain calendars, meetings, and training schedules
Coordinate training courses and employee development activities
Raise purchase orders and support departmental administration
Assist with internal communications and business-wide initiatives👤 About You

Previous experience within HR Administration, Administration, or a busy administrative role
Experience maintaining confidential records and documentation
Confident producing reports, documents, and presentations
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)🚗 Additional Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence
Occasional local travel if required
Able to commute to Team Valley, Gateshead daily🌍 About the Company

You'll be joining a super fast-paced, global, innovation-led organisation. With a strong reputation for quality, stability, and employee development, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects and genuine opportunities for progression.

Apply today! If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days of submitting your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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