HR Administrator
Tameside
Permanent
£26,000 – £27,000 per annum
Ready to build your career in HR?
We're proud to be partnering with a well-established international manufacturing business to recruit a HR Administrator for their growing UK HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator who is genuinely interested in developing a long-term career in HR. Previous HR experience is welcome, but not essential. What matters most is attitude, curiosity, strong organisational skills, and a real willingness to learn.
The Business
Our client is a highly respected manufacturing organisation headquartered in Manchester, with an established international presence. As part of a wider group that continues to grow through strategic acquisition, they offer the stability of a successful global business combined with the collaborative culture of a well-established UK operation.
Due to continued growth, they are now expanding their HR function.
The Opportunity
You'll join a collaborative and supportive HR team operating in a generalist capacity, giving you exposure across the full employee lifecycle. From day-to-day HR administration to involvement in wider initiatives, you'll play an integral role in supporting the function and ensuring a smooth employee experience.
This role provides genuine development opportunities, allowing you to build your knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and grow your HR career within a fast-paced and people-focused environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes
Coordinating onboarding and offboarding activities
Preparing contracts and HR documentation
Maintaining HR systems and employee records
Supporting employee relations administration
Assisting with HR reporting
Contributing to HR projects and wider initiatives
Working within a collaborative office environment, you'll benefit from real-time exposure to HR conversations and decision-making - a valuable foundation for anyone serious about progressing in HR.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Strong administrative background
Excellent attention to detail
Confident written and verbal communication skills
A genuine interest in building a career in HR
HR administration experience is desirable but not required.
Personality fit is key. We're looking for someone who is:
Proactive and hands-on
Helpful and team-oriented
Positive, adaptable and willing
Eager to learn and develop
What's on Offer
£26,000 – £27,000 per annum
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Option to purchase an additional week after two years
Christmas shutdown (typically Christmas Eve to New Year's Day)
Annual Christmas party with an additional day off
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Flexible start and finish times
36-hour working week
Discretionary company bonus scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Active social and charity events
Free on-site parking and excellent transport links are also available.
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into HR or build on early HR experience within a stable, international manufacturing business that genuinely supports development and progression.
If you're organised, motivated, and ready to grow your HR career, we'd love to speak with you.
Apply now to Leanne Boddy at Macmillan Davies.