HR Administrator

Posted 14 July 2026
Salary £20 per hour
LocationLondon
Discipline Human Resources
Reference214377

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a trade union based in London, who are recruiting for a HR Administrator on a temporary six-week contract. The position is due to start on the 20th July, with 2 days per week working from home. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £20 per hour.

 

The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills to manage a busy shared inbox, prioritise HR queries, draft correspondence, and support a dynamic HR team. Additionally, a CIPD Level 5 qualification is preferable but not essential.

 

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

·         Manage a shared HR inbox of approximately 7,000 emails, prioritising and triaging enquiries

·         Support the HR team with recruitment and employee onboarding

·         Draft HR correspondence and respond to routine employee queries

·         Provide HR administrative support and maintain accurate records

·         Handle confidential employee information with discretion

·         Support the HR team and escalate complex cases where required

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

·         Management of a HR inbox containing sensitive info

·         Preferable CIPD Level 5

·         General HR Administration expertise

 

Rewards and Benefits:

·         2 days working from home

 

Working hours:

·         35 hours per week

·         Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

 

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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