Part time – HR Administrator

HR Administrator (Part-Time)

Location: Reading town centre – RG1

Salary: £32,000 Pro Rata
Hours: Part-Time, circa 20 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Administrator to support the People & Culture team across a number of local businesses. This is a varied administrative role focused on maintaining accurate HR records, supporting employee lifecycle processes, coordinating onboarding activities, and providing day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.

This position would suit someone with previous HR Administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation.
• Support onboarding activities, ensuring all new starter paperwork is completed and processed.
• Coordinate induction schedules and training administration.
• Monitor probation review dates and assist managers with administration relating to probation periods.
• Manage employee files, ensuring compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Support absence management administration, including recording sickness and holiday information.
• Assist with HR reporting, data collection, and maintaining personnel records.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.
• Respond to employee queries and provide general HR administrative support.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and support recruitment administration when required.
• Liaise with external recruitment agencies regarding vacancies and candidate information.
• Support the People & Culture team with policy updates, communications, and employee engagement activities.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience within an HR Administration, People Administration, or HR Assistant role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards.
• Experience using HR systems or databases.
• Previous experience within logistics, transport, or a multi-site business environment.

Key Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Team player with a positive attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator seeking a flexible part-time role within a supportive and growing organisation.