HR Administrator

Morson Edge is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a temporary HR Administrator based in Portland, Dorset. 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment administration, including offer documentation, contracts and pre-employment checks.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding, including HR inductions, system access, benefits and coordination with payroll, IT and line managers.
• Maintain accurate electronic personnel records and HR system data.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees on routine HR queries.
• Coordinate leaver and offboarding processes, including exit interviews and liaison with relevant departments.
• Prepare employment documentation covering changes such as promotions, salary changes, job descriptions, probation outcomes and termination.
• Maintain accurate records of employee changes, absence, holidays and other employment information.
• Support payroll by ensuring starters, leavers, absences, changes of terms and additional payments are accurately reported.
• Complete right-to-work and driving eligibility checks and maintain appropriate records.
• Administer HR systems and HRIS platforms, producing regular reports for management.
• Manage the HR inbox and provide timely responses to employee and manager queries.
• Support employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with training administration, internal communications and HR projects.
• Prepare and maintain relevant HR documentation, including personal risk assessments.
• Support the HR leadership team with reporting, annual review processes and other HR activities.
• Ensure HR records and processes are maintained in line with company policies, legal requirements and applicable quality, environmental and health and safety standards.
• Undertake other reasonable HR administration and operational duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience in HR administration, HR operations or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of core HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, compliance and training.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office; experience with systems such as Sage or similar would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A systematic approach to workload management, with the ability to plan ahead and use initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support changing business requirements.