HR/Training Administrator - maternity cover

Temporary – 10 months maternity cover
Start – April 2026
Part-time – 22.5 hours over 3 days – Tuesday to Thursday – other options considered

Join our team

We’re looking for an organised, people-focused HR/Training Administrator to join our small, friendly HR team to cover maternity leave. If you enjoy helping others, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and being part of a positive workplace culture, this could be the perfect role for you.

You’ll play a key part in supporting our employees throughout their journey with us — from their first day to ongoing development — helping to create a great experience for everyone.

Who are we? 

ACV Group is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Coalville, Leicestershire, delivering high-quality valve and flow control solutions to customers across the UK and internationally. Built on strong technical expertise and a collaborative culture, we take pride in our precision, reliability, and commitment to continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we work together to deliver trusted solutions for demanding industrial environments. We are an SME of only 85 employees with a strong sense of community and teamwork.

What you’ll be doing

·                     Assisting with the day-to-day HR operations by providing administrative support

·                     Being the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries

·                     Coordinating all onboarding and leaver processes

·                     Keeping employee records up to date and accurate on SageHR

·                     Recording all sick absences

·                     Coordinate employee training – organising training, creating records in CloudAssess, and ensuring up-to-date and accurate records

·                     Supporting payroll administration with relevant monthly data

·                     Helping track all absences and annual leave and deal with queries – ensuring records of absence are accurate

·                     Producing monthly absence reports

·                     Helping with the production of biannual employee newsletter

·                     Organising a small number of charity/employee events

·                     Managing the  purchase and distribution of workwear, PPE and other essential items

·                     Supporting the HR Manager with general administration

No two days will be the same, and you’ll be an important part of keeping everything organised and on track.

What we’re looking for

·                     Previous HR experience – especially within an SME

·                     Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

·                     A friendly, approachable and professional manner

·                     Ability to handle confidential information sensitively

·                     Good written and verbal communication skills

·                     Confidence using Microsoft Office

·                     CIPD Level 3 is desirable but not essential

·                     Experience with SageHR and/or CloudAssess is desirable but not essential

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and genuinely enjoys supporting others.

£26,000 to £30,000 FTE

• 26 day's annual leave (plus bank holidays ) - FTE
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Flexi-time
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking on-site