HR Administrator

Job description

Job Title: HR Administrator

Orange Recruitment are looking for a talented HR Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support to the recruitment team, ensuring efficient delivery of services across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and leavers.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and electronic filing systems in line with GDPR and organisational policies.

• Assist with the preparation of interview scheduling, correspondence, and documentation.

Recruitment and Selection Support

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including arranging interviews, preparing interview packs, and liaising with candidates and panel members.

• Act as interview administrator and designated note-taker during recruitment and selection panels.

• Accurately record interview questions, candidate responses, and panel discussions in a clear, objective, and confidential manner.

• Ensure interview notes are factual, unbiased, and suitable for audit, feedback, and potential challenge.

• Support compliance with public sector recruitment principles, equality legislation, and organisational policies.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure all HR activities are carried out in line with employment legislation, public sector standards, and internal procedures.

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism at all times.

• Support audit and information requests as required.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to take accurate, clear, and impartial notes, particularly in formal interview or meeting settings.

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex discussions accurately.

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Professional, discreet, and confident when working with senior managers and interview panels.

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and HR systems.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR or the public sector.

• Experience supporting recruitment processes and/or formal meetings.

• Demonstrable experience of note-taking or minute-taking in a professional environment.

Personal Attributes

• Methodical and reliable, with a high level of accuracy.

• Calm and professional under pressure.

• Able to maintain neutrality and confidentiality at all times.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to work

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