Do you hold a CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification? Do you have over 5 years of experience in an HR role? Are you currently staying in or around Stoke on Trent? We are looking for an experienced HR Administrator to support our team with essential HR functions. This role is well-suited for a seasoned HR professional who may be transitioning to reduced working hours, bringing a wealth of experience to ensure smooth and efficient HR processes. Role: HR Administrator Location: Land Recovery, Copp Lane, Stoke on Trent, ST6 4NU Pay: £14.35 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, standard office hours Work Type: Full Time, Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) Contract Duration: Initially until January 2025, with the possibility of extension Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities Issue and manage a backlog of employment contracts, ensuring timely and accurate processing for all new staff. Handle the complete onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, including paperwork, orientation, and system updates. Maintain accurate employee records, updating and correcting information as needed, and ensuring data integrity across all systems. Support the integration and maintenance of records into AI-based systems to streamline HR workflows. Assist with compliance checks, ensuring all employment records and processes adhere to legal and company standards. Coordinate with line managers to update role specifications, monitor probation periods, and address HR queries. Prepare regular HR reports, tracking key metrics like headcount, new hires, and departures. Assist with payroll processes, ensuring all relevant data is accurate and submitted promptly. Provide general HR administrative support to the HR team, including document filing, policy updates, and responding to employee inquiries. Essential Criteria: Proven HR administration experience, ideally suited for an individual with 5 years in a similar HR role. Familiarity with UK employment laws and HR compliance standards. Ideally CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualified, though equivalent experience is highly valued. Strong organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail. Proficiency in HRIS systems and confidence in handling digital records; experience in AI or data-integrated HR systems is a plus. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable demeanor. Ability to work independently and proactively in a hybrid environment, managing time effectively across office and remote days. Benefits: Paid holiday. Competitive rates of pay. Opportunity for progression into permanent roles. Restaurant and retail discounts. Referral bonus of £300 for referring a friend. All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, Medical check and reference check