HR Administrator

Caterham, Surrey
Pertemps Crawley
Job Title: HR Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Location: Caterham
Contract Type: Temporary – Maternity Cover
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (in office)

Key Responsibilities:
– Provide day-to-day administrative support to the team.
– Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
– Prepare HR documents such as offer letters, contracts, and variations.
– Support the onboarding and induction process for new starters.
– Track absences, holidays, and training records.
– Assist with payroll preparation and liaise with finance as required.
– Respond to general HR-related queries from employees and managers.
– Support HR projects and initiatives as required (e.g. policy updates, employee engagement activities).
– Ensure compliance with HR policies, data protection, and employment legislation.

Skills & Experience:
– Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role.
– Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
– Confident communicator, able to handle sensitive information discreetly.
– Good knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel and Outlook).
– Familiarity with HR systems/databases advantageous.
– Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.