Junior HR Administrator
Junior HR Administrator (3\-Month Fixed\-Term Contract)
Milton Keynes (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office)
£25,300 per annum (pro rata)
Are you looking to take your first step into a career in HR? Do you enjoy organisation, helping people, and being part of a supportive team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a Junior HR Administrator to join our HR team on a 3\-month fixed\-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands\-on experience across the full employee lifecycle and build a strong foundation in HR.
About the Role
As a Junior HR Administrator, you’ll work closely with our HR Transactional Team, supporting both day\-to\-day HR operations and recruitment activities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient HR service for employees and managers, while gaining valuable exposure to HR systems, processes, and best practices.
This is a varied and fast\-paced role where no two days are the same!
What You’ll Be Doing
HR Administration \& Support
- Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries via email, Teams, and in person
- Preparing new starter documentation, contracts, and onboarding materials
- Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems (SelectHR or similar)
- Managing the central HR inbox and responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Supporting employee lifecycle processes including starters, movers, and leavers
- Assisting with reports, presentations, and meeting administration
- Carrying out pre\-employment checks including references and right to work
- Supporting job postings across internal and external platforms
- Scheduling interviews and coordinating with hiring managers
- Assisting with candidate communications and feedback
- Helping to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires
- Working collaboratively with the HR team to deliver an excellent employee experience
- Supporting process improvements and contributing new ideas
- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and keen to learn.
Essential:
- Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Confident communicator with great interpersonal skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- A positive, proactive, and “can\-do” attitude
- A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- Previous administrative or HR experience
- Basic understanding of HR processes or employment law
- Experience using HR systems (e.g., SelectHR or similar)
- A great entry point into HR with real hands\-on experience
- Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Hybrid working for a better work\-life balance
If you’re looking to kick\-start your HR career and gain valuable experience in a professional, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take your first step into HR!
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