HR Administrator

HR Administrator
Location: Northampton
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (FTE) | Permanent | Site-Based

Macildowie are working with this client based in Northampton to recruit a permanent HR Administrator to join a close-knit and hands-on HR function in a manufacturing environment. This opportunity has arisen due to internal progression and will see you working alongside the newly promoted HR Manager.

This is a people-facing, operational HR role with a real focus on employee engagement and delivering core HR processes. You will be a vital part of a two-person HR team, supporting around 100 employees and 20 temporary staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for all employee and temp queries
• Manage end-to-end HR administration including onboarding, offboarding, time & attendance, absence, and holiday tracking
• Own the new starter onboarding experience including agency liaison and 13-week reviews
• Support ER meetings by attending and minuting
• Work closely with production leaders to provide day-to-day HR coordination
• Provide general administrative support and holiday cover for the HR Manager

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience in an HR administration role is preferred
• CIPD Level 3 (or currently studying) is desirable but not essential
• Approachable and confident communicating across all levels
• Resilient and adaptable comfortable working fully on-site in a manufacturing/blue-collar setting
• A team player who is organised and proactive
• SAP experience is a bonus

Working Hours:

9-3 or 10-4 with flexibility considered (ideally over 5 days). Occasional need to stay later to support late shift communication.

Benefits Include:

• Health Shield cash plan
• Life assurance
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Summer and Christmas shutdowns
• Company social events twice per year

If you're looking to join a supportive HR team where you can have real impact, then this could be the role for you.

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