HR Administrator (Fixed Term - 6 Months)
Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: £28,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm; Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Vishay, a global leader in semiconductor technology. Vishay operates a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales, specialising in advanced fabrication processes and cutting‑edge equipment. The site continues to grow, supported by significant investment in new technology and industry‑leading engineering capability.
The Role
Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Administrator will provide comprehensive and accurate administrative support across the full employee life‑cycle. This is a fixed‑term role (6 months initially) and is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, detail‑focused HR environment. You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly, supporting employees and managers, and maintaining data accuracy across HR systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first point of contact for routine HR‑related queries, providing timely and professional administrative support
* Maintain HR electronic systems, including Workday and Team Seer, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
* Manage electronic and paper HR files, including archiving leaver files in line with retention requirements
* Administer starter and leaver processes, liaise with internal stakeholders to support smooth onboarding and off‑boarding
* Prepare employment contracts and offer packs
* Provide accurate updates to the Payroll team regarding employee changes
* Support recruitment administration, including collating CVs, arranging interviews, and issuing candidate communications and feedback
* Update and maintain regular HR reports
* Carry out general administrative duties such as note‑taking, scanning, filing, and mail merges
Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Essential)
* Previous experience in a busy HR administration role or similar administrative position
* Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail‑focused approach
* Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business
What's on Offer
* Salary of £28,000
* Early Friday finish
* Opportunity to work for a global technology leader
* Exposure to HR operations within a high‑tech manufacturing environment
* Supportive and collaborative HR team
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