Job Description
JOB TITLE: HR ADMINISTRATOR
SALARY: £30,000 depending on experience + free parking
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9am - 5:30pm Monday to Friday or 9am – 5 pm with 30 mins lunch break
BENEFITS: 26 + stats + excellent additional bens
Are you organised, approachable, and ready to get stuck in? We’re looking for a confident HR Assistant to support a busy HR team in the Bedford office. This is your chance to work in a friendly, efficient environment where you’ll be trusted with real responsibility from day one.
Please note this is an office-based position due to the nature of the role.
What you’ll be doing:
* Managing day-to-day HR administration, including records, HR filing, and document management
* Drafting clear, professional emails and internal communications
* Assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes for new starters and leavers
* Coordinating induction schedules and ensuring compliance with HR policies
* Maintaining employee data in HR systems and reporting on HR metrics
* Supporting HR projects and initiatives as required
* Preparing HR documentation such as contracts, letters, and policies
* Assisting with training arrangements and logging staff training and development
* Diary Management - organising and scheduling meetings, interviews, and appointments for the HR team
* Being a friendly first point of contact for staff queries and directing them to the right person if needed
* Ensuring HR processes run smoothly so the senior HR team can focus on strategic priorities
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Excellent administration skills
* Strong communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
* Confident, proactive, and happy to take ownership of tasks
* Good sense of humour – we like to enjoy our work!
* Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking
* Interest in HR and keen to learn and grow in the field
* Attention to detail
* Level 3 HR qualification not essential
* A car is essential unless you live in Bedford; free parking is available on-site
Why join our client?
* Real variety in your role – no two days are the same
* Great prospects for career growth in HR
* Office-based role
* If you’re ready to take your HR career to the next level and enjoy working in a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. However, if your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other current vacancies, we will aim to contact you within 24-48 hours. We also encourage you to apply for other opportunities that match your interests and qualifications.