Human Resources Administrator in Coventry

Job description

We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join a friendly and dedicated HR team based in Coventry. If you enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, thrive on structure, and want your work to genuinely support the careers and wellbeing of others, this could be the role for you.

The role will be a 6 month FTC (view to going permanent), is for 37 hours per week and has a salary banding of £26,718 - £27,631 (DOE)

This is a varied and people-focused position where you’ll be supporting the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to payroll, while ensuring HR records are accurate, confidential, and compliant. You’ll be the go-to person for maintaining systems, preparing payroll changes, assisting with onboarding, and helping the HR team deliver a responsive, professional service to staff at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep employee records up to date in the HRIS
• Manage starter, leaver, and contract change processes
• Coordinate job adverts, interviews, and pre-employment checks
• Track absence and support compliance with HR policies
• Prepare accurate payroll data and respond to payroll queries
• Contribute to continuous improvement and digitalisation projects
• Support training and onboarding for new staff and system users

Experience required:

• A solid understanding of HR administration processes
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using HR systems
• A calm, people-first approach with great communication skills
• A commitment to confidentiality, equality, and safeguarding

Working hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37 hours per week
• 5 days on site

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coventry

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English