HR Administrator

The Opportunity:
HR Administrator | Short-Term Temporary Opportunity

• Location: Near Darlington
• Contract: Short-Term Temporary Assignment
• Sector: Charity / Not-for-Profit
• Start: Ideally Immediate Availability

Are you an experienced HR Administrator looking for your next temporary opportunity?

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established charitable organisation based near Darlington in their search for an experienced HR Administrator to provide essential support to their HR function on a short-term temporary basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make an immediate impact, supporting a busy HR team with a variety of generalist HR administration duties.

The Role
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work independently and confidently manage a varied HR workload.

As HR Administrator, you will provide day-to-day administrative support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing generalist HR administration support to the wider HR team.
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, including preparing offer letters, contracts and new starter documentation.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating HR systems.
• Assisting with absence management administration and monitoring.
• Supporting employee relations processes through accurate documentation and record keeping.
• Preparing HR correspondence, reports and general documentation.
• Responding to routine HR queries from employees and managers.
• Assisting with leaver processes and other employee lifecycle administration.
• Providing additional administrative support as required.

About You
We are looking for a proactive, organised and approachable HR professional who enjoys working in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant or HR Coordinator role.
• A good understanding of generalist HR processes and procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to quickly adapt to a new working environment.
• Availability to start at short notice would be highly advantageous.

Previous experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Apply?

• Opportunity to support a values-led charitable organisation.
• Varied generalist HR administration responsibilities.
• Short-term assignment, ideal for someone between roles or looking for temporary work.
• Opportunity to make an immediate contribution within a supportive HR function.

Interested?

If you're an experienced HR Administrator who is immediately available or coming to the end of an assignment, we'd love to hear from you!

Please apply with your updated CV or contact Louise Peacock at Nigel Wright Recruitment for a confidential conversation.