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HR Administrator
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 24,667 - 24,667 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: SY2, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
HR Administrator
Shrewsbury
3-4 months Fixed Term Contract
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
£24,667 per annum
Our client based in a rural location on the West side of Shrewsbury is recruiting for a HR Administrator to join the team on a 3-4 month fixed term contract to cover a member of staff who is due to go travelling in September. Due the location you will need your own transport. The key function will be to support the Head of HR and the HR BP with general HR administrative duties, ensuring that any HR activities are undertaken at a high standard and in accordance with the company requirements and current legislation.
Administrator Duties
* Maintain the HR system to ensure all employee records are accurate, current, and compliant with data protection regulations.
* Support line managers in managing probationary periods by sending timely reminders, ensuring completion of relevant documentation, and issuing Confirmation in Post (CIP) letters upon successful completion.
* Respond to employment reference requests for former employees in a timely and professional manner.
* Monitor the HR Admin mailbox, respond to routine queries, and escalate complex issues to the appropriate team member.
* Ensure all new employees receive their ID badges during the induction process.
* Take minutes during meetings when required, using approved templates, and verify accuracy with attendees before distribution.
* Support applications to Social Care Wales as needed.
* Conduct exit interviews (in-person or over the phone), document feedback, identify trends, and report findings to the Head of HR.
* Assist with onboarding processes during periods of high volume or to provide holiday cover.
* Develop a strong working knowledge of HR policies to answer general employee queries effectively.
* Process leavers and complete all related administrative tasks.
* Perform annual driving licence checks and update managers' car insurance details in the company system.
* Provide reception cover during receptionist absences.
* Manage employee transitions such as moves to bank staff, sabbaticals, or career breaks, ensuring files are fully compliant (e.g., references, DBS, overseas checks).
* Oversee PVG/DBS applications and maintain tracking.
* Conduct regular data cleansing of HR records.
* Log and review all appraisals in the HR system, flagging any concerns to the Head of HR.
* Monitor visa expiry dates and notify the HR Business Partner for appropriate action.
* Track HCPC and Social Care Wales registrations.
* Issue QCF-related letters and update employee pay/grades in the HR system accordingly.
Skills and Experience required:
* A highly organised individual, you will demonstrate the ability to work independently and methodically, effectively prioritising a diverse range of tasks while making optimal use of available resources to meet deadlines.
* You will excel at building strong, collaborative relationships both within and outside the organisation, showing empathy, respect for diverse perspectives, and a genuine appreciation for inclusivity.
* You will have a keen attention to detail and strong numerical ability are complemented by advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* You will possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
The application process:
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity.
We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.
About Us
Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client. Whether you’re seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract you’ll find us easy to deal with. Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales. Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and technical recruitment. With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you.
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