HR/Office Manager

• Location: Bedfordshire
• Job Type: Min.30 hours per week or full time 37.5 (Mon - Fri)
• Salary: £30K annually (pro-rata)
• You must have your own transport due to the location

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented HR/Office Administrator to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CFO and Finance Manager, providing essential support in both human resources and general office administration.

HR Duties:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for basic employee queries.
• Manage the HRIS platform, ensuring data accuracy, functionality, user access, and troubleshooting.
• Process lifecycle changes such as promotions, transfers, and departures.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure HRIS documentation/data implementation accuracy.
• Generate and maintain HR documentation and employee records in compliance with UK employment law and GDPR.
• Partner with HRD to draft/update HR policies and upload to HRIS.
• Configure and generate analytic reports for management/board (headcount, turnover, absence, etc.).
• Assist in maintaining the employee handbook and developing HR policies.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle processes from onboarding to offboarding.
• Book visitors into the Security database and ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as right to work checks.
• Provide recruitment support for hiring managers, including job descriptions, advertisements, and interview scheduling.
• Administer employee benefits.

General Administration:

• Handle incoming calls, meet visitors, and manage incoming/outgoing post.
• Manage general email and postal correspondence from customers and suppliers.
• Continuously manage specific email inboxes and provide cover for other shared addresses as needed.
• Manage calendar and arrange meetings, including Board Meetings and company events.
• Update reception teams on new starters and staff changes.
• Order office supplies and provide PA support for the Executive Management Team as needed.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as necessary.

• Proven HR experience.
• Experience working in a small start-up environment.
• Proficient with HRIS; experience with HI Bob HRIS is desirable.
• CIPD qualification - part qualified or qualified by experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organised, and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Integrity and confidentiality are paramount.
• Office management and client-facing experience are desirable.
• A familiarity with scientific terminology is advantageous.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
• Dynamic and innovative workplace.

To apply for this HR/Office Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role or contact Wendy at the Reed office in Milton Keynes.