HR Adminstrator

HR AdministratorLocation: Sunderland Office based 9-5 Monday to Friday Salary £26,227 Franks Portlock is a UKAS-accredited leading asbestos consultancy, specialising in asbestos and environmental testing, asbestos surveys, and consultancy services. With over a decade of industry experience and continued growth across the UK, we are looking for an organised and proactive HR Administrator to join our team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their HR career within a growing business. The HR Administrator will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on onboarding, employee records management, and providing administrative support to the wider HR function. The successful candidate will ensure a smooth and professional onboarding experience for all new starters while maintaining accurate HR records and supporting day-to-day HR activities. Key Responsibilities Onboarding & New Starters Coordinate the onboarding process from offer acceptance through to commencement of employment.Prepare and issue offer packs, contracts of employment, and new starter documentation.Ensure all pre-employment checks are completed, including references, right to work checks, DBS checks, and drug and alcohol testing where required.Maintain regular communication with new starters prior to their start date.Arrange and coordinate induction programmes.Create employee records and set up new starters on the HR system.Liaise with managers to ensure equipment, training, and system access are arranged prior to start dates. HR Administration Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.Process employee changes including promotions, salary amendments, role changes, and contract variations.Update and manage the HR system, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.Monitor and record absence, annual leave, and other employee leave requests.Support the administration of maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.Coordinate employee training records and assign e-learning modules.Support recruitment activities, including arranging interviews and communicating with candidates.Support the leaver process, ensuring all documentation is completed and company property is returned.Provide general administrative support to the HR team and wider business. Essential Experience & Qualifications Previous experience in an HR Administration or Administrative role.Experience managing confidential information with discretion.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.Experience using HR systems is desirable.CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. Skills & Attributes The successful candidate will have: Excellent organisational and administrative skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.A professional and customer-focused approach.Strong problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Proactive and flexible attitude. Why Join Us? Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to choose one extra day of holiday or Vitality health insuranceHybrid Vehicle & Fuel Card: All the tools you need to get the job doneStaff uniform and PPECompany PensionEmployee Assistance programme (EAP) and fully qualified Mental Health First Aiders to support with your wellbeing!Family friendly policiesEmployee of the month awardEmployee representative at each of our sites to boost employee engagement!Personal Development Plan to help support and develop our employeesSocial Value Volunteering opportunitiesNational Living wage employer Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join our team.