HR Administrator – 9-month contract in Bolton

About the role

We are looking for an experienced HR Administrator to join a leading aerospace and defence client in Bolton on a 9‑month contract. You will work within the HR Business Partnering team, providing day‑to‑day HR administration and supporting employees and managers with the OneHR system.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for the OneHR HR system, answering queries and guiding users.
• Process employee lifecycle changes (contracts, organisational moves, shift patterns) in Workday and Open Options, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain electronic employee records and HR documentation, guaranteeing completeness and data protection compliance.
• Act as Data Steward, overseeing document management, audits and retention in line with data‑protection rules.
• Investigate and resolve HR administrative issues, preserving data integrity.
• Produce, maintain and analyse HR data and reports to support business decisions.
• Take notes in informal and formal meetings, providing accurate minutes.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and other administrators to harmonise processes and share best practice.
• Participate in specific HR projects under guidance from senior HR staff.

Required profile

• Proven experience in HR administration, preferably within a large or regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with employees, managers and HR partners.
• Understanding of IR35 and PAYE/Umbrella contracting arrangements.

Required skills

• Workday HR system.
• Open Options HR system.
• OneHR platform.
• HR data management and document control.

What we offer

• 9‑month fixed‑term contract, inside IR35.
• Rate of £18 per hour on PAYE or £24.16 per hour on Umbrella.
• Opportunity to work with a leading aerospace and defence organisation.
• Collaborative team environment with focus on continuous improvement.