HR Administrator – 4‑month contract

About the role

We are looking for an HR Administrator to join a charitable housing association in London. The role is a four‑month contract with the possibility of extension, offering a pro‑rated salary and a benefits package. You will provide comprehensive HR administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries, providing guidance and escalating complex issues.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Administer recruitment and onboarding processes, including contracts and pre‑employment checks.
• Support HR systems administration, user support and drive process improvements.
• Process payroll changes accurately and on time.
• Produce HR reports covering payroll, absence and workforce data.
• Assist with performance management and employee‑relations administration.
• Administer employee benefits and keep accurate records.
• Support updates to HR policies and ensure awareness of employment legislation.
• Handle confidential employee information with discretion.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, Recruitment Administrator or similar role.
• Experience working in a generalist HR capacity.
• Familiarity with computerized HR systems, preferably SelectHR.
• CIPD Associate level qualification or working towards a Level 3 CIPD qualification.
• Good understanding of employment legislation, equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Strong IT aptitude and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to compile numerical data accurately and perform basic payroll calculations.

Required skills

• SelectHR

What we offer

• Four‑month contract with possible extension
• Pro‑rated salary of £34,550 per annum
• Benefits package