HR Administrator (Maternity Cover)
£26,000 – £28,000 | Hybrid Working | Southampton
Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to build your HR career in a varied and supportive environment?
At HR Path, no two days are the same. As part of our outsourced HR team, you'll support a diverse range of clients across different industries, from ambitious start-ups to established businesses with over 200 employees. This means you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of HR processes, challenges, and business environments that many in-house HR roles simply cannot offer.
You'll join a friendly, collaborative team that values learning, development, and supporting one another. Whether you're already working in HR administration or looking to build on your administrative experience and develop a career in HR, this role provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working – work from home Mondays and Fridays
- Exposure to multiple businesses and sectors
- Opportunity to develop your HR knowledge and experience
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Broad involvement across the employee lifecycle
- 25 days holiday plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan and Life Assurance following probation
- Free on-site parking
- Be part of a growing international HR and Payroll consultancy
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of our HR team, you'll help ensure our clients receive an efficient, professional, and high-quality HR service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing employee lifecycle administration from onboarding through to leaving employment
- Preparing offers of employment, contracts, contract amendments, and employee correspondence
- Coordinating pre-employment screening and background checks
- Maintaining accurate HR records across multiple HR systems
- Processing payroll changes and producing reports for the payroll team
- Supporting clients and employees with HR administration queries
- Managing employment references
- Conducting data audits and ensuring compliance with HR processes
- Providing excellent customer service in line with agreed service levels
- Supporting the wider HR team with project and ad-hoc activities
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys being organised, takes pride in accuracy, and likes working in a fast-paced environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous administration experience (HR administration experience advantageous but not essential)
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A proactive and positive approach
- Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable but not essential
About HR Path
HR Path is a global HR consulting and HR technology business with over 2,600 employees across 29 countries. We help organisations transform the way they manage their people through HR consulting, HR technology implementation, payroll services, and HR outsourcing.
Following a recent €500 million investment, we are continuing to grow internationally and are investing in our people, services and future development.
Apply by Sunday 28 June 2026 at the latest.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.
Work Location: In person
