Junior HR Administrator

Junior HR Administrator (3-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

📍 Milton Keynes (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office)
💷 £25,300 per annum (pro rata)

Are you looking to take your first step into a career in HR? Do you enjoy organisation, helping people, and being part of a supportive team? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Junior HR Administrator to join our HR team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle and build a strong foundation in HR.

About the Role

As a Junior HR Administrator, you’ll work closely with our HR Transactional Team, supporting both day-to-day HR operations and recruitment activities. You’ll play a key role in ensuring a smooth and efficient HR service for employees and managers, while gaining valuable exposure to HR systems, processes, and best practices.

This is a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same!

What You’ll Be Doing

HR Administration & Support

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries via email, Teams, and in person
• Preparing new starter documentation, contracts, and onboarding materials
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems (SelectHR or similar)
• Managing the central HR inbox and responding to enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Supporting employee lifecycle processes including starters, movers, and leavers
• Assisting with reports, presentations, and meeting administration
• Carrying out pre-employment checks including references and right to work

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Supporting job postings across internal and external platforms
• Scheduling interviews and coordinating with hiring managers
• Assisting with candidate communications and feedback
• Helping to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires

Team & Service Delivery

• Working collaboratively with the HR team to deliver an excellent employee experience
• Supporting process improvements and contributing new ideas
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and keen to learn.

Essential:

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Confident communicator with great interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A positive, proactive, and “can-do” attitude
• A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively

Desirable:

• Previous administrative or HR experience
• Basic understanding of HR processes or employment law
• Experience using HR systems (e.g., SelectHR or similar)

Why Join Us?

• A great entry point into HR with real hands-on experience
• Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working for a better work-life balance

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re looking to kick-start your HR career and gain valuable experience in a professional, supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your first step into HR!

£25,300 p.a. (pro rata)

25 days' annual holiday allowance, plus bank holidays

Private individual healthcare with BUPA

Discounts at many online and High St retailers

Annual performance-related bonus scheme (qualifying period of employment rquired)