Human Resources

HR Administrator

Position:
HR Administrator
Location:
Southampton
Contract:
Full Time, Permanent
Salary:
£25,000 – £29,000

Deliver organised, people‑focused HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth processes, accurate records and a positive experience for employees and managers.

HR Administrator – People‑Focused, Organised, and Ready to Make an Impact

Are you an organised, people‑focused professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact every day? We’re recruiting a proactive HR Administrator to support the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to ongoing HR support and employee engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role, enjoys helping others and wants to grow within a supportive, collaborative HR function.

About the Role

As the HR Administrator, you’ll sit at the heart of HR operations. You’ll act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, ensuring queries are handled efficiently, records are accurate and processes run smoothly. From recruitment and onboarding to HR documentation, employee relations support and reporting, you’ll play a key role in delivering a positive, engaging employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Manage the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
  • Write job adverts, coordinate internal/external postings and liaise with agencies
  • Maintain and monitor the applicant tracking system

HR Administration

  • Manage the HR and Recruitment inbox, responding promptly and escalating when required
  • Prepare and distribute HR documentation and correspondence
  • Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring full data protection compliance
  • Support employee relations processes by gathering information and documentation
  • Provide clear guidance on HR policies, procedures and benefits

Payroll & Reporting

  • Liaise with Finance to submit payroll changes, overtime, starters and leavers ahead of deadlines
  • Keep managers informed of payroll updates
  • Produce accurate HR reports for leadership and departmental heads

Culture & Compliance

  • Promote positive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
  • Support inclusive recruitment and contribute to a diverse, equitable workplace
  • Stay up to date with employment legislation and recommend policy updates

Knowledge & Skills

Highly organised and detail‑driven, you work with accuracy, professionalism and complete confidentiality. You communicate clearly, manage your time well and stay proactive whether working independently or within a team. You’re confident applying HR policies in real situations and maintaining high standards across all administrative tasks.

  • Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 mental health, financial and legal support)
  • Access to online retail, restaurant and gym discounts