Location
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (100% office-based)
Hours
Monday to Friday, minimum 5 hours per day (flexible to suit personal circumstances)
Salary
Competitive based on experience, qualifications, and ability to hit the ground running
Sponsorship
Not available for this role
Clearance
Must meet and comply with BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) requirements
About Us
Blue Thorn is a friendly and growing company based in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham. We’re proud of our diverse, multicultural workforce and positive, supportive working environment. As we continue to grow, we will be moving to a new local office in the new year still within the Jewellery Quarter and not far from our current location.
The Role
This is a varied and hands‑on role where you’ll support the full employee lifecyle from recruitment and onboarding to attendance management and general HR administration.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Assisting with recruitment, including advertising roles, arranging interviews, and preparing offer letters and contracts.
* Managing onboarding and induction for new starters.
* Supporting annual review and appraisal processes.
* Overseeing absence management, including recording and reporting sickness and time off.
* Conducting return‑to‑work interviews following periods of absence.
* Taking accurate notes during absence, disciplinary, and grievance meetings.
* Carrying out and maintaining BPSS and Right to Work checks.
* Managing holiday bookings, attendance tracking, and time management records.
* Providing general HR administrative support, maintaining employee records, and ensuring policy compliance.
* Assisting with general business administration and ad‑hoc tasks as required.
About You
We’re looking for someone dependable, organised, and detail‑oriented, with a professional approach and a genuine interest in supporting people and processes.
You’ll Bring
* Previous experience in an HR administrative role required.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* High standards of attendance and timekeeping.
* Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence with HR systems.
* A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Additional Information
* Must be eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
* BPSS clearance required and must be maintained.
* 100% office‑based in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham.
* Flexible working pattern minimum 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
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