HR Administrator

Job description

Malary Ltd is a privately owned family business trading for more than 40 years’ operating in three main areas:

• The production of fuel for waste
• Recovery of hazardous waste
• Industrial Services to provide Environmental risk reduction through preventative solutions

We pride ourselves in the development of innovative solutions for our customers to support their businesses by reducing environmental risk.

We have a close, friendly team who work together, support each other and are focused in delivering the best services possible.

We're excited to be recruiting for an HR Administrator to be part of our wider HR Department.

Join us to become part of our growing team!

Job Title: HR Administrator

Reporting To: HR Manager

Direct Reports: None

Role Summary

A pivotal role at the heart of our HR team - you’ll keep our HR data clean, our processes running smoothly, and our employees supported at every stage of their journey.

Primary Responsibilities

HR Data & Record Management

• Spending considerable time handling (inputting and updating) accurate people data within our HRIS; Employment Hero
• Managing and organising employee filing using the HRIS including confidential documents such as contracts, letters, Right to Work documents

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Managing relevant administration duties for starters, leavers and changes

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Supporting payroll administration duties as required
• Managing employee benefits enrolment and updates

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Running scheduled HRIS reports (headcount, turnover, absence, etc.).
• Auditing data to ensure consistency and accuracy.

HR Policy & Process Support

• Ensuring policies, processes, and handbooks are reviewed in line with their agreed frequency
• Helping implement changes to HR procedures
• Supporting with communicating updates to employees as required

General HR Administration

• Signposting employees or managers to the right HR information
• Supporting wider HR projects or initiatives (e.g., engagement surveys)
• Support with welcoming visitors to the business, ensure they’re addressed promptly and relevant internal contact is made aware of arrival
• Supporting administration as required, or directed my line manager

Personal Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Educated to A-level standard (essential)
• IT Literacy (MS Office) (essential)
• CIPD qualification level 3 (desirable)

Experience

• Previous HR experience and familiarity with the employee lifecycle (essential)
• Experience of an HRIS (Employment Hero highly advantageous) (essential)
• Demonstrable experience in a waste management or manufacturing background (desirable)

Qualities and Behaviours

• People focused and personable with a strong appreciation for confidentiality (essential)
• Strong organisational skills (essential)
• A willingness to support where needed (essential)
• A ‘can do’ attitude (essential)
• Strong communication skills (essential)
• Strong attention to detail (essential)

Benefits

• Company pension
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• free, on-site parking
• Refer a friend scheme
• Further training and development upon completion of probation period

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to be involved in discussions on any changes.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cottenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

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