HR Administrator / HR Assistant (3-6 month contract)

About the role

We are looking for an HR Administrator/HR Assistant to provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR team within an FMCG environment. The position is based in North Lanarkshire, Glasgow and offers a hybrid working pattern with one day per week remote.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to the HR team.
• Assist recruitment activities, including interview coordination, offer letters, contracts and onboarding.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine HR queries and escalate when necessary.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Prepare HR documentation, reports and correspondence.
• Support payroll administration by processing employee changes and keeping data up‑to‑date.
• Record and monitor absence and training information.
• Contribute to employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives and HR projects.

Required profile

• Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator able to handle confidential information professionally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems.
• Previous administration experience; HR administration experience desirable.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards it is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• HR information systems

What we offer

• Salary between £26,000 and £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Fixed‑term contract for 3‑6 months.
• Hybrid working arrangement.