HR Administrator
Application Deadline: 2 September 2025
Department: Employee Success
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Cardiff
Reporting To: Head of People
Compensation: £26,000 / year
Description
The HR Administrator is a key member of the People Team, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of core HR operations. This role blends strong administrative capability with a light advisory touch supporting employees and managers with everyday queries, maintaining accurate records, and keeping people processes on track.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s passionate about people and eager to learn. You’ll be at the heart of a busy, friendly HR team, supporting colleagues at every level of the organisation and building relationships across multiple departments. This role is perfect for someone who loves being organised, detailed-orientated, enjoys variety in their day and wants to develop their skills in a supportive environment where no two days are the same!
This is a six-month fixed term contract. The role offers a hybrid and flexible working approach, you are required to attend our Cardiff HQ at least two days per week.
What will you be doing?
* Prepare and issue employment-related documentation.
* Maintain and update employee records in the HR system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Support regular audits and input of HR data and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Act as a first point of contact for routine HR queries, providing clear and consistent guidance on policies and processes.
* Support coordination of internal HR processes.
* Assist in preparing reports or summaries for internal use.
* Oversee office facilities, supplies, and health & safety checks.
What does good look like?
Essential:
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident in making informed decisions in a timely manner and taking ownership of solutions.
* Ability to build and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships.
Desirable:
* Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordination role.
* Experience using HRIS platforms (We use Hi-Bob).
* Familiarity with basic UK employment law and HR compliance requirements.
* CIPD Level 3 or 5 Qualification.
Don’t have all of the above? We’d still love to hear from you so please reach out to have a chat!
Why choose Amber?
Joining an incredible group of people, all on a journey to save the planet, why not? But really… the biggest reason people choose stay at Amber is down to our culture. We have a friendly, informal and relaxed culture, where you are encouraged to bring your true self to work day in, day out. We offer a flexible working environment meaning, you can work where, when and how you want to. We focus on output above everything else. Aside from this, we do also have our competitive benefits package… and not forgetting that we do have an unbeatable view from our Cardiff City Centre office, featuring a fully stocked bar, pool table and lots of plants!
* Private medical care
* Birthday day off
* Income protection
* Enhanced primary and secondary caregiver scheme
* Loyalty vouchers
Here at Amber, we see diversity and inclusivity as a priority and we are always looking for individuals who bring something different to the team. We are an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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