HR Administrator

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Unify

Job Title: HR Administrator

Location: 4 days in the office based in Hemel Hempstead.

Salary: Up to 35,000 DOE

Overview:

Unify is excited to be recruiting a HR Administrator on behalf of a well-established plant hire company based in Hemel Hempstead.

This role will play a key part in delivering effective People operations across the business, providing administrative support and helping to ensure a positive and engaging employee experience. Your focus will be to provide support across the People & Culture team focusing on all aspects of the employee lifecycle.

Recruitment & Onboarding Administration-

• Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including inductions, background checks and right-to-work/visa verification.
• Compile and manage interview documentation, ensuring all recruitment paperwork is completed before offers are issued.
• Monitor probation periods and prepare associated documentation.

Employee Support & Operations

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries, providing day-to-day HR support and guidance.
• Administer employee benefits, recognition programmes and long-service awards, ensuring a positive employee experience.
• Support employee relations processes through note-taking, case administration and escalation of complex matters where appropriate.
• Contribute to People & Culture projects and initiatives, providing administrative and coordination support as required.

Data & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate employee records within the HR system, including new starter setup and employment changes.
• Manage employee lifecycle administration, including promotions, salary changes, leavers and exit processes.
• Produce HR reports and metrics relating to absence, holidays, performance and workforce data.
• Support payroll processing through timely reporting and ensure compliant document management and archiving in line with ISO 27001.

What do I need?

• CIPD Level 3, HR-related degree or workings towards
• Experience working within HR or similar such as People administration
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and use of Microsoft Office packages