HR Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13 to £14 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £25,000 - £27,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2026 |
| Location: | Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9GA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4799446_1779397491 |
Summary
Your New Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and organised HR Administrator to join a unique global business that operates in the genetics and R&D space. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative experience who is process-driven, and is available to start at short notice.
The Role
You will play a key part in supporting the HR Advisor with a range of administrative and manual tasks, ensuring the HR function remains compliant, organised and up to date. This includes:
- Scanning, filing and shredding paper‑based HR documents
- Data entry and maintaining accurate HR records
- Producing basic reports and updating spreadsheets
- Drafting and issuing letters and standard HR correspondence
- Supporting general HR administration and ensuring all information is handled confidentially
You will report directly into the HR Advisor and work closely with them day‑to‑day.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Strong administration experience within an office environment
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage manual, process‑driven tasks
- A clear understanding of confidentiality and handling sensitive information
- Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence working with data
- A proactive, reliable approach and willingness to support wherever needed
Working pattern
- 37.5 hours per week
- Option for part‑time
- Hybrid: 4 days on-site, 1 day working from home
What you need to do now
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