HR Administrator

NRL; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an organized and proactive HR Administrator for a temporary role in Leatherhead. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver excellent customer service. Responsibilities include managing HR administration, maintaining employee records, and supporting onboarding and offboarding processes. Attention to detail and a customer-service mindset are vital. Experience with HR systems and confidentiality is preferred. This hybrid role requires 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage general HR administration tasks as directed.
• Handle employee lifecycle correspondence.
• Update Workday with new starters, employee changes, and leavers.
• Maintain and organise HR files and documentation.
• Support monthly payroll processing by ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Strong relationship-building skills

Customer-service mindset

Education

HR or related qualification

Tools

Workday

HR databases/systems

Job description

# HR AdministratorLocationWokingSalaryDependant on experience**Start: ASAP** **Contract: 4 months** **Location: Leatherhead, Surrey****Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days remote** We are seeking an organised and proactive **HR Administrator** to join the PARC Operations team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys delivering excellent customer service, and has a strong eye for detail. You’ll play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations across the business. **About the Role**As the **PARC Operations Coordinator**, you will support day‑to‑day HR administration and core people processes. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, supporting onboarding and offboarding, managing HR documentation, and ensuring data integrity within Workday. This role is central to delivering a high‑quality service to employees and stakeholders. **Key Responsibilities*** Manage general HR administration tasks as directed by the PARC Operations Lead.* Handle employee lifecycle correspondence, including contracts, onboarding documents, and exit paperwork.* Update Workday with new starters, employee changes, and leavers, ensuring 100% accuracy.* Maintain and organise HR files and documentation in line with compliance standards.* Support monthly payroll processing by ensuring all Workday data is correct and up to date.* Monitor and action queries in the PARC inbox, escalating where appropriate.* Process sickness and absence forms.* Support recruitment processes to ensure smooth onboarding for new hires.* Prepare employment offers, reference requests, security documentation, induction packs, and new joiner communications.* Work with the Benefits Advisor to administer company benefit schemes and provide payroll documentation.* Administer holiday purchase/sale processes and maintain accurate records.* Manage probation documentation and follow-up actions.* Deliver transactional HR processes in line with SLAs and performance metrics.* Handle level 0 and 1 employee queries with a customer‑focused approach. **Skills & Experience*** HR or related qualification (desirable).* Experience handling confidential and sensitive information.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Positive, flexible, and proactive attitude.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.* HR operations experience (desirable).* Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.* Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.* Confident using HR systems (Workday experience advantageous).* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.* Strong relationship‑building skills and a customer‑service mindset. **Technical Skills*** Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).* Experience managing data within HR databases or systems.* Understanding of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR compliance.* Knowledge of security clearance processes (BPSS, SC, DV) is desirable. The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.