Overview
We’re on the lookout for a brilliant part-time HR Administrator to join our team for a 12‑month adventure! You’ll work Monday to Friday for 5 hours a day, and we’re happy to chat about flexible start and finish times at interview.
In this role, you’ll be a key player in keeping our HR world running smoothly—making sure everything from contracts and onboarding to right‑to‑work checks and data updates happens accurately, professionally and on time. You’ll help create a seamless, positive experience for colleagues by keeping our systems in great shape and ensuring we stay compliant with policies and legislation.
You’ll also be one of the go‑to people for colleagues, managers and senior leaders—offering clear, friendly guidance on HR processes, supporting employee relations and benefits admin, and helping us deliver a consistent, high-quality HR service across the organisation.
What’s in it for you?
* 28 days\' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
* Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
* Flexible start and end times around core working hours
* Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
* Up to 14% employer pension contributions
* Life cover up to 4x your salary
* Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
* 20% discount at Screwfix and BQ
Responsibilities
* Draft, update and finalise employment contracts and offer letters based on agreed terms, ensuring accuracy, correct templates, and compliance with company policies and employment legislation.
* Request, track and document professional and employment references for new hires, following up with referees promptly and escalating delays where needed.
* Check, verify and record employees’ right to work documentation, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and maintaining accurate audit trails.
* Gather all required onboarding documents, create digital personnel files, and ensure all mandatory documents are stored and logged correctly before start dates.
* Work closely with Recruitment and hiring managers to confirm offer details and issue contracts within agreed SLA timelines, addressing queries and preventing delays.
* Enter employee data and changes into the HR system, upload supporting documentation, and maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR and internal data-handling standards.
* Create, upload and track ER-related documents (e.g., letters, meeting notes), ensure case data is recorded accurately in HRIS, and support case managers with admin tasks throughout ER processes.
* Respond to system and process queries, guide users through self‑service actions (e.g., updating personal details, absence entry), and escalate technical issues when required.
* Act as a first point of contact for colleagues and leaders at all levels, providing prompt and accurate advice on HR policies, processes and employee data, meeting SLA timelines and signposting to specialist teams when needed to ensure a consistent, high‑quality service across the organisation
* Oversee benefit enrolments, changes and terminations, ensure accurate data transfer to benefit providers, respond to employee queries, and support annual benefit cycles.
* Prepare and issue employment, mortgage and financial references using verified HR data, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
Qualifications
* Previous administration experience – ideally within a Human Resource team
* Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels and liaise with external partners
* Well organised - able to manage several tasks at once and plan ahead to meet deadlines
* Good attention to detail with the ability to handle information accurately and maintain confidentiality at all times
* Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently as well as collaboratively within the team
* Previous experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and ideally SAP HR
At Screwfix, Your Wellbeing Comes First:
Financial wellbeing
* Wagestream access to track earnings and save
* Access to the Kingfisher Share Scheme
* Colleague support fund
* Exclusive offers and discounts via our Hapi app
* Cycle-to-work scheme and savings on bikes
Every day benefits
* Career progression and development programmes
* Coaching and mentoring to help you thrive
* Access to wellbeing resourcing including PepTalk
* 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.
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