HR Administrator

We are a business with 200 years of history and over 2,000 employees, loaded with opportunity and career progression. As innovators, designers, makers, and engineers, we manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions. Through customer relationships and a diverse building product range, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places, and spaces. With eight core product categories and expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants, and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain. Committed to a net zero future, we invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more sustainably and lead in innovative, sustainable building solutions.

About the role

We are recruiting for an HR Administrator to join our team at our head office in Ibstock, Leicestershire. This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering an excellent employee experience. You’ll support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and employment changes through to offboarding, while working with people managers to keep processes efficient, compliant, and employee-focused.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance to managers on established HR policies and processes.
• Manage the administration of the employee lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and employment changes.
• Process documentation relating to Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), Long Service awards, and employee recognition.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data within the HR system, ensuring data accuracy and identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Carry out right to work checks, ensuring legal compliance at all times.
• Monitor the HR inbox, responding to queries or escalating where appropriate.
• Manage the probation review process and support employee lifecycle administration.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Coordinator role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised and structured approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to handle sensitive information accurately and confidentially.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• The ability to work independently while knowing when to seek support.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Competitive salary.
• Digicare+ provided by Aviva.
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General.
• 3x life insurance.
• Share Save scheme eligibility.
• Full access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members.
• Access to high street retail discounts platform (e.g., Tesco, Asda).
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.

Full-time, permanent role based at Ibstock Head Office.