HR Administrator – Gateshead – £28k Permanent

About the role

We are partnering with a long‑established global organisation in Gateshead to hire an HR Administrator. This fully office‑based, permanent role offers a fast‑paced environment where you will support the HR function and wider operational teams across the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare contracts of employment, offer letters and other HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support onboarding, induction processes and coordinate probation reviews.
• Assist with absence management and employee engagement initiatives.
• Provide recruitment administration, arrange interviews and manage pre‑employment checks.
• Manage HR inboxes, respond to employee queries and handle general administrative tasks.

Required profile

• Full UK driving licence and access to personal transport (required for the location).
• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• £28,000 salary plus profit‑share scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Enhanced pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution) and life assurance (3× salary).
• Health Cash Plan (up to £625 per year), Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access.
• Share Incentive Plan (free shares after 3 years) and Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Discounts via employee benefits platform, long‑service rewards, summer incentive and Christmas party.