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HR Administrator

Salary: £28000 - £30000 per annum
Location: Watford

 

Are you an organised, people-focused individual looking to start your career in HR?

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join a busy and supportive HR team. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for helping others.

Why Join Us

  • Be the first point of contact for HR queries from staff and new starters.

  • Gain hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations.

  • Work closely with supportive HR and Payroll teams.

  • Receive full training and development opportunities.

  • Join a friendly, collaborative environment where your work makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support recruitment and onboarding, including adverts, offer letters, and pre-employment checks.

  • Maintain accurate HR records, trackers, and reports.

  • Handle confidential information with professionalism and care.

  • Respond to HR queries promptly and effectively.

  • Collaborate with HR and Payroll colleagues to ensure smooth operations.

About You

  • Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

  • Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

  • Experience with HR systems (e.g. iTrent) is an advantage but not essential.

  • Proactive, team-oriented, and eager to learn.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

  • Full-time, on-site role with occasional travel.

  • Supportive team with ongoing training and development.

  • Benefits may include a gym, staff discounts, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and early finishes on Fridays.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide efficient HR administrative support across recruitment, onboarding, and general HR operations.

  • Maintain accurate employee records and HR trackers in line with data protection requirements.

  • Manage HR inboxes, responding to queries and escalating complex issues when needed.

  • Support recruitment processes by posting adverts, preparing interview materials, and coordinating candidate communications.

  • Administer onboarding activities, including issuing offer letters, contracts, and completing right-to-work checks.

  • Update and maintain HR systems (e.g. iTrent) to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Work collaboratively with Payroll and Pensions teams to process starters, leavers, and contractual changes.

  • Assist with audits, staff development days, and annual HR projects.

  • Carry out general administrative tasks such as filing, scanning, and data maintenance.

General Responsibilities

  • Participate in organisation-wide events and training to support continuous development.

  • Adhere to health, safety, equality, and safeguarding policies.

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

  • Support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.