Overview
At Screwfix, we’re proud of how we support our people and great HR administration sits at the heart of that. We’re looking for an organised, detail-driven HR Administrator to help keep our HR operations running smoothly, accurately and compliantly.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining high-quality colleague records, documentation and HR systems, making sure everything is accurate, up to date and handled with care. You’ll support strong governance across HR by championing data integrity, supporting GDPR compliance, contributing to audit readiness and helping to maintain robust processes and controls.
You’ll be someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make a real difference - ensuring our HR function operates consistently, efficiently and in line with best practice.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, values confidentiality, and wants to build a solid HR career within a fast-paced, people-focused business.
What's in it for you?
1. 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
2. Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
3. Flexible start and end times around core working hours
4. Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
5. Up to 14% employer pension contributions
6. Life cover up to 4x your salary
7. Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
8. 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
Responsibilities
9. Update the HRIS and maintain accurate colleague records, ensuring all Data Protection procedures are adhered to
10. Manage the HR invoicing portal across HR operations – including the processing of invoices, cross charging and providing updates/analysis
11. Support organisational structure management in the HRIS, including updates, data integrity and organisational charts
12. Maintain the HR Operations job role matrix
13. Process confidential employment contracts for new hires and contractual changes and update the HRIS
14. Produce employment and financial references for 3rd parties
15. Provide data for internal and external audit processes
16. Run monthly reports and chase any outstanding compliance documentation with the colleague and key stakeholders
17. Deliver cyclical and adhoc reporting for the HR Operations team and the wider business
18. Maintain and update working instructions, process guides and version control documents
19. Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, assisting with implementing changes, and maintaining the HR Portal(s)
20. Assist with delivery of projects within the team to improve the overall customer experience
21. Complete activities to ensure data accuracy and compliance with retention policy
22. Identify and address areas of risk or non-compliance, escalating issues to the HR Services Team Leader
23. Provide support, advice, and assistance to senior stakeholders, colleagues, and managers on HR queries ensuring service levels agreements are met
24. Provide ad hoc administrative support to the wider HR team and the business as needed
Qualifications
25. Previous administration experience – ideally within a Human Resource team
26. Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels and liaise with external partners
27. Well organised - able to manage several tasks at once and plan ahead to meet deadlines
28. Good attention to detail with the ability to handle information accurately and maintain confidentiality at all times
29. Proactive and self‑motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively within the team
30. Previous experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and ideally SAP HR
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
31. Wagestream access to track earnings and save
32. Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
33. Colleague support fund
34. Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
35. Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
Every day benefits
36. Career progression and development programmes
37. Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
38. Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
39. Support networks available
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you. From there you can expect a comprehensive process, with regular contact from the Talent Acquisition team who are always available, for any queries you may have.
We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity that excites you.
Sustainability at Screwfix
We’re committed to building a better future for our community and our planet. That’s why we’re doing everything we can in six key areas: eliminating carbon emissions, reducing and recycling waste, sourcing responsibly, keeping products in use for longer, selling more sustainable products and providing sustainable packaging. We’re on a mission to put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. Join us.
We’ve worked hard to create a culture of inclusivity and genuine community. We’re a company built on teamwork, and the best teams are ones in which everyone can share their view. Whatever your background, however you identify, you’ll be listened to, encouraged, and given the tools and training you need to get ahead. You’ll always know where you are with us. We’re open. We’re fair. And we believe in opportunities for everyone.