Hr administrator

Join Our Team as an HR Administrator!

• Location: Finsbury Park
• Business Unit: WPS

Please note - this is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract position

Do you love working with people?

Are you highly organised and ready to grow in a well‑established, family‑run business?

If so, we've got a fantastic opportunity for you!

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented HR Administrator to join our WPS team. You'll provide essential administrative support to managers and employees, helping to deliver a smooth and efficient HR service across the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high‑volume queries via our case management system
• Support onboarding from offer to first day (contracts, compliance, check‑ins)
• Process changes to terms and conditions (job title, hours, salary, etc.)
• Handle leaver administration for a smooth exit experience
• Maintain and update our HR database and trackers
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and SLAs
• Guide managers and employees on HR best practices
• Conduct audits to maintain data accuracy
• Respond to external reference requests in line with GDPR
• Support cyclical tasks like pay reviews, bonuses, and audits
• Suggest improvements to enhance process efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Previous admin experience in a busy HR team
• Ideally CIPD Level 3 qualified
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident engaging with people at all levels
• High attention to detail and motivation to learn

Pre-Employment Checks

This role requires a Basic DBS Check at offer stage. We assess all applicants individually and do not discriminate based on criminal records. Some roles may require additional vetting.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice

Our commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk