HR Administrator - Test Job
Join our people team as a detail-focused HR Administrator — support recruitment, onboarding, records, and payroll while helping colleagues thrive in a supportive environment.
We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the day-to-day delivery of efficient human resources services. This role will provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, absence management and HR reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.
- Prepare HR letters, contracts, reports and other employment documentation.
- Support recruitment activities, including posting vacancies, arranging interviews and completing pre-employment checks.
- Coordinate new starter onboarding and ensure all required documentation is completed.
- Process employee changes, including starters, leavers, promotions, transfers and changes to personal details.
- Assist with payroll administration by providing accurate and timely employee information.
- Monitor and record annual leave, sickness absence and other employee leave.
- Respond to HR enquiries from employees and managers in a professional and confidential manner.
- Support the administration of HR policies, procedures and employee benefits.
- Prepare regular HR reports and provide administrative support for audits and compliance activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information in line with data protection requirements.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in an HR administration, personnel administration or office administration role.
- Good understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Experience using HR information systems or payroll systems is desirable.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Clear opportunities for career progression within the organisation.
If you are an organised HR professional with a proactive approach and a commitment to providing accurate, confidential and responsive administrative support, we would welcome your application.
- Locations
- Northwich
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £20,000 - £30,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job Location
- Manchester
- Benefits
- Competitive
About Dechra
At Dechra, our Vision is to be the global leader in specialty care, known for helping veterinary health professionals become ever better at what they do.
We look at everything from The Veterinary Perspective, truly understand their needs and are by their side enabling them to find the right solutions for their patients every day.