Uniserve is the UK's largest privately-owned international freight and logistics company. Operating through a global network of professional partners, we provide innovative supply chain solutions across all major trade markets, with specialist expertise in Europe, China, South East Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Recruitment and HR Administrator to join our team in Upminster, Essex.
Please note: this is a maternity cover role, potentially up to November 2027
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 0900-1730
Key Responsibilities:
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. Your role will include,
-
Support the recruitment process from vacancy approval through to onboarding
-
Create engaging job adverts and deliver a great candidate experience
-
Manage HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy
-
Produce people reports and insights that support business decisions
-
Prepare contracts, offer letters and employee lifecycle documentation
-
Coordinate onboarding, compliance checks and references
-
Act as a key point of contact for HR and recruitment queries
-
Help improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience
Skills & Experience:
-
Previous experience in recruitment administration, HR administration or a similar people-focused role (Preferred but not essential)
-
Strong understanding of recruitment and employee administration processes
-
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
-
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
-
Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes quickly
-
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits:
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
-
Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
-
Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
-
Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
-
Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
-
Free Eye Test and up to £69 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
-
Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
-
Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
-
Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
-
Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
-
Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us.
-
Group Life Policy: We've got you covered.
-
Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
-
Flexible Career Pathway: Grow with us!
-
Supply Chain Academy: We create, deliver and manage learning that strengthens our organisation and the wider supply chain.
-
Enhanced Holiday Scheme: we believe loyalty should be rewarded.
-
Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn we offer apprenticeships that build talent in vital areas like technology, people, finance, operations and much more.
-
Private Health Care: We are committed to your wellbeing.
At Uniserve we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.
