HR Support Administrator

Airport Placements; Chatham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Chatham is seeking an HR Administration Support professional for temporary cover. The role involves providing HR administrative support, managing onboarding, payroll assistance, and maintaining employee records. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience, strong organisational skills, and familiarity with HR processes. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential. This role is Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week for approximately 4–6 weeks. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with payroll administration.
• Prepare HR paperwork and reports.
• Coordinate training and development activities.
• Support recruitment administration.
• Respond to employee enquiries and escalate issues.
• Perform general office administration tasks.

Skills

HR administration experience

Strong administration skills

Familiarity with HR processes

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Team player

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Experience with payroll processes

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent HR training

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

HR Administration Support

We are seeking a reliable and organised HR Administration Support professional to assist on a temporary cover. This role is ideal for someone with strong HR knowledge and excellent administration skills who thrives in a busy, people-focused environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR administrative support, including maintaining accurate employee records and HRIS data entry
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes (contracts, new starter documentation, inductions, exit paperwork)
• Assist with payroll administration and liaise with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate submissions
• Prepare HR paperwork, letters, and reports; support with basic HR metrics and data analysis
• Coordinate training and development activities, including arranging sessions and tracking attendance
• Support recruitment administration: job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications and reference checks
• Respond to routine employee enquiries and elevate complex issues to HR advisors or line managers
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment law, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• General office administration tasks as required (filing, mail, office supplies)

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience in HR administration or a similar HR/administrative role
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Familiarity with HR processes (onboarding, payroll support, record keeping) and HR systems/HRIS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable working with databases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, customer-focused manner
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks, work to deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• Team player who can also work independently and use initiative
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) or equivalent HR training
• Experience with payroll processes and HR software

This will be working Monday to Friday – 30 hours per week on a temporary basis for around 4–6 weeks.

To apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're a good fit for the role. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.