£30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits + Genuine Career Development
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Growing Engineering & Manufacturing Group | HR Transformation Programme | Broad Employee Lifecycle Exposure | Strong Potential for Permanent Appointment
Are you an organised, proactive and highly capable HR Administrator looking for far more than a traditional administrative role?
Would you like the opportunity to work directly with an experienced HR Director, support the development of a growing HR function and gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities across a successful engineering and manufacturing group?
If so, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
This Is Not a Typical HR Administrator Position
This is a newly created role designed to support a growing HR function during an exciting period of organisational growth, transformation and investment.
The business is expanding its HR capability and is investing heavily in:
People and organisational development Digital transformation HR systems and automation Employee engagement initiatives Leadership development Recruitment and onboarding processes Continuous improvement programmesAs a result, there is now a requirement for a highly organised HR Administrator / HR Coordinator who can become a trusted support partner within the HR team and help build the infrastructure required to support future growth.
Initially offered as a six-month fixed-term contract, there is a genuine opportunity for the role to become permanent as the HR function continues to evolve.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Unlike many HR Administration positions that focus purely on processing paperwork and maintaining records, this role offers unusually broad exposure across the full employee lifecycle.
Working closely with the Group HR Director and supporting a newly appointed Site HR Officer, you will become involved in:
Recruitment and onboarding Employee relations administration Performance management processes Appraisal coordination HR reporting and analytics HR systems administration Payroll support Employee engagement initiatives HR transformation projects Process improvement and automation activities
You will gain valuable exposure to both operational and strategic HR activities whilst developing your career within a growing organisation.
The Business Environment
The organisation operates within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment supporting customers across highly technical and demanding sectors.
The workforce includes:
Manufacturing and production employees Engineering and technical specialists Quality and compliance professionals Commercial and support teams Senior leadership stakeholders
This creates a diverse and engaging HR environment where no two days are ever the same.
You will have the opportunity to work across both blue-collar and white-collar employee populations and gain experience that many HR professionals only acquire much later in their careers.
What You'll Be Doing
HR Administration
Producing contracts, offer letters and employment documentation Maintaining employee records and personnel files Managing onboarding administration Coordinating probation reviews Supporting HR compliance activities Managing confidential employee information
You will play an important role supporting employee relations processes by:
Coordinating disciplinary and grievance meetings Preparing documentation Taking confidential notes Producing correspondence and letters Maintaining case records and trackersYou do not need to have led employee relations cases yourself, but you should understand how these processes work and be comfortable supporting them administratively.
Executive & Coordination Support
A key part of the role will involve supporting a busy HR function through:
One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is the exposure to technology and process improvement initiatives.
You will have the opportunity to support:
HR process automation Digital transformation projects Workflow improvements System implementation activities AI-enabled administrative processes Continuous improvement initiativesThis is an excellent opportunity for somebody interested in the future of HR technology and modern ways of working.
Who We're Looking For
We are interested in speaking with candidates from backgrounds including:
HR Administrator HR Assistant HR Coordinator Recruitment Coordinator Talent Acquisition Coordinator Payroll Administrator Executive Assistant Personal Assistant Office Manager Business Support Manager Operations Administrator
You may be CIPD qualified, studying towards a qualification or possess equivalent practical experience.
Most importantly, you will be:
Highly organised Detail orientated Proactive and self-motivated Comfortable working at pace Professional and discreet Confident managing multiple priorities Able to build strong working relationships Eager to learn and develop
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Previous HR administration experience Experience producing contracts and HR documentation Strong organisational and diary management skills Experience maintaining confidential records Excellent communication skills Strong Microsoft Office capability Understanding of employee lifecycle processesAdditional experience supporting employee relations, payroll administration or HR systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
Career Development Opportunity
This role offers a genuine opportunity to build your HR career within a growing organisation.
You will work directly alongside experienced HR professionals and gain exposure to:
Employee relations Recruitment HR operations HR systems Payroll administration Organisational development HR transformation projects Future progression opportunities may include: HR Coordinator HR Officer Payroll & HR Coordinator HR Advisor
What's On Offer?
£30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary
Plus:
Benefits package Professional development opportunities Exposure to senior leadership Broad HR experience HR transformation project involvement Strong mentoring and support Genuine opportunity for a permanent position Long-term career progression potentialIf you are looking for an HR role that offers far more than administration and want to be part of a growing organisation investing heavily in its people, systems and future development, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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