Human Resources Administrator

Job description

HR Administrator | HR Shared Services | UK & Ireland

We’re looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Administrator to join a busy HR Shared Services team, supporting employees and managers across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your HR career within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, gaining exposure across the full employee lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys delivering a high-quality, people-focused service while developing strong HR systems and administration experience.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers via email, phone and ticketing systems
• Prepare contracts, employment letters and HR correspondence accurately and within required timeframes
• Support onboarding activities for new starters, ensuring a smooth and positive employee experience
• Administer employee lifecycle changes including promotions, transfers, role changes and leavers
• Maintain accurate employee records within SAP HR and associated HR systems
• Support monthly payroll activity by ensuring all employee data changes are accurate and submitted on time
• Assist with HR reporting, audits and data requests as required
• Support benefits administration, family leave processes and long service awards
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within HR Shared Services
• Ensure all processes are completed in line with company policies and employment legislation and meet agreed service levels

About You

You are a detail-focused, organised and customer-driven HR professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in administration, ideally within HR, Payroll or Shared Services
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to handling sensitive information
• A strong customer service mindset and commitment to delivering a great employee experience
• Experience using HR systems (SAP HR or similar would be an advantage)
• A good understanding of HR administration processes and employment lifecycle activity
• CIPD study (ongoing or planned) would be beneficial but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to develop broad HR Shared Services experience
• Exposure to end-to-end HR processes and systems
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Excellent development potential for someone building their HR career

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your HR expertise while delivering a high-quality service, we’d love to hear from you.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-07-2026

Profession type

Retail

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