HR Administrator - Maternity Cover

HR Administrator - Maternity Cover (FTC to February 2027)

Alexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful food manufacturing business in the search for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join the team on a fixed-term contract until February 2027, covering a period of maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to gain broad exposure across a busy HR function whilst working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, recruitment activities, payroll administration and wider people initiatives.

About the Role

Reporting into the HR team, you will provide efficient and professional administrative support across all areas of Human Resources, ensuring a positive employee experience and helping to maintain smooth day-to-day HR operations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and offboarding.
• Preparing contracts of employment, offer letters and other HR documentation.
• Coordinating recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and completing pre-employment checks.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring HR systems are up to date.
• Supporting absence management administration and occupational health referrals.
• Assisting with the monthly payroll process, ensuring employee information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Coordinating employee inductions and supporting learning and development activities.
• Producing HR reports and supporting the analysis of people data.
• Responding to employee queries and providing first-line HR support.
• Assisting with HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

About You

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys working in a busy environment and has a genuine passion for people and HR.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or People Administrator role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and confidential approach when handling employee information.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Why Join?

• Join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business.
• Gain exposure across all areas of a busy HR function.
• Work alongside experienced HR professionals and operational leaders.
• Opportunity to develop your HR skills within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Fixed-term contract until February 2027, offering stability and valuable career development experience.

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your HR career within a supportive and dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.