HR Administrator

Posted 01 October 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationIpswich
Job type Permanent
Discipline HR, Business Support & Administration
Reference26132

Job description

Have you been looking for a HR Administrator position where experience is NOT ESSENTIAL? Our client is looking for someone who either has some HR experience, or maybe someone who has a desire to enter the industry. This business is a huge employer throughout the whole world, so a great opportunity.


Exceptional Benefits are on offer...

  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Hyrbid working
  • Private Pension Scheme with contributions set at 3% for employee and 6% employers increasing to 7.5% after 5 years and 10% after 10 years
  • Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Reduced Priced Canteen onsite
  • Free Parking
  • 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing any employee issues in a confidential, sensitive and compassionate manner while complying with company procedures.
  • Maintaining HR records including sickness and annual leave etc.
  • Covering reception desk as and when required for lunch breaks and annual leave etc. This will involve answering the switchboard and dealing with couriers etc.
  • Dealing with HR administration tasks including reference requests, filing and making travel arrangements as needed.
  • Helping with office maintenance, ensure tasks by suppliers are completed as required and with the HR Manager help negotiate contracts at renewal points.
  • Work well with other internal departments, such as; trade, customer services, finance, and operations, by effectively communicating.
  • Provide cover when needed for team members, e.g., holidays and sickness.

Requirements:

  • Good IT skills especially with Microsoft Office (MS Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
  • A good communicator who can talk, empathise with staff as required while also being able to negotiate with suppliers.
  • Time management skills and the ability to manage several tasks, as this role is part of a very busy team.
  • Able to work as part of team, while still being self-motivated.
  • Have a can-do attitude and be flexible to adjust as situations arise.
  • Decision making and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Not Essential but Beneficial:

  • Experience of working as part of a HR or office maintenance team.