HR & Recruitment Administrator

About the role

Armstrong Fluid Technology, a global fluid-flow technology company with over 1,400 colleagues and eight manufacturing facilities, is looking for an HR and Recruitment Administrator in Manchester. The role reports to the HR Manager and provides proactive, efficient and accurate administrative support to the Manchester HR function, covering the full employee lifecycle with a focus on confidentiality, compliance and customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Administer the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding, including offer letters, contracts, Right to Work checks, referencing and new starter documentation.
• Audit personnel files and keep employee records accurate and compliant in the HRIS (BambooHR).
• Coordinate new starter inductions, monitor the probation tracker and process employee changes such as promotions, salary amendments, contract variations and flexible working.
• Manage offboarding, including resignations, leaver documentation, system access requests, exit interviews and reporting.
• Support the monthly payroll process by preparing and submitting employee changes on time and resolving data discrepancies.
• Handle recruitment administration: advertise vacancies, coordinate interviews and liaise with candidates, hiring managers and recruitment agencies.
• Run regular audits of employee records, maintain HR templates, forms and checklists, and respond to employee and manager queries.
• Identify ways to improve, standardise and automate HR administrative processes.

Required profile

• GCSEs including Maths and English at A-C or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities and recruitment coordination.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards (desirable).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable).

Required skills

• Proficiency in HR systems and data management, such as BambooHR.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Right to Work checks and UK compliance requirements.
• Attention to detail, organisation, discretion with confidential information and clear communication with stakeholders.