via Greenhouse · 15 September 2026 ·4 days ago

HR & Resourcing Administrator

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Gateshead
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>About us</strong>: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.</span></p></div><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">HR &amp; Resourcing Administrator</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gateshead - Hybrid working </span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">£27,000 per annum<br>Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time </span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are looking for a people focused Administrator with a vibrant personality to join our hardworking team as Resourcing and HR Administrator. It's the ideal opportunity for a talented individual with a wealth of experience to advance their career with a market leading employer.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Joining a great Resourcing and HR team (team of 5) you will assist with a range of employment related administration tasks, such as accurately entering personnel data into our HR systems, doing online background checks, and sending employment contracts.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You will ensure that candidates supply the necessary identification documents required to confirm an offer of employment. You'll play a critical role in supporting the wider HR team, managers, and employees with any HR administration related queries and processes.</span></p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You will assist with a range of employment related administration tasks </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Accurately entering personnel data into our HR systems</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Completing online background checks</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employment contracts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">HR administration related queries and processes</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You will have experience of a fast paced administration role and have excellent skills in Microsoft tools and applications. Previous HR experience would be beneficial but is not essential.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with exceptional planning skills, and has a keen eye for detail.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to act with discretion and confidentiality.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">You must be a genuine people person with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be confident speaking with candidates, employees, and managers over the telephone when required. You will be a true team player with a positive can-do attitude.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Core Benefits:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Health &amp; Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Optional critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Financial Wellbeing:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free will writing services to help plan for the future</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leisure &amp; Lifestyle:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to home and technology vouchers</span></li>
<li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long w

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