HR Administrator

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HR Administrator supporting HR operations at Geldards LLP. Involves recruitment, employee lifecycle management, and HR advice for staff.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeCardiff • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in HR support, including employee lifecycle administration, recruitment assistance, and maintaining accurate employee records. Proficient in using HRIS for data management and reporting while providing excellent customer service and communication.

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Employee Lifecycle AdministrationHRIS ManagementRecruitment AssistanceExcellent Customer ServiceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee OnboardingPersonnel File CreationOffer Letter PreparationExit Interview Data CollationPayroll AssistanceData Reporting

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationSensitivity in CommunicationAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

HR System

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Related Degree

Industry Keywords

HR SupportPolicies and ProceduresEmployee Records ManagementPension Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Working as part of a small and supportive team, you will deliver a wide range of HR support across the Firm.
Act as a point of contact for people at all levels, providing accurate and consistent advice in relation to the Firm’s policies and procedures.
Manage the team’s inboxes on a daily basis;
Assist with the team’s recruitment activity from initial approval through to the commencement of employment.
Administration of all aspects of the employee lifecycle including processing and onboarding starters, creating personnel files, preparing offer letters and contracts.
Acknowledging resignations, processing leaver details and collating exit interview data.
Preparing letters and correspondence in relation to any other changes to terms and conditions.
Maintain employee records in line with policy and legal requirements;
Ensure that the HRIS and organisation charts are kept up to date with all relevant starters, leavers and changes;
Use the HR system to manage employee data and to produce reports as required;
Assist with the monthly payroll as required, including pension joiner administration;
Manage the firm’s work experience calendar;
Complete the department’s filing and archiving in a timely manner;
Assist with team project work;
Occasional travel between offices and to external meetings when necessary;
Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A genuine interest in people and HR.
A HR or business related degree or some HR related experience is desirable, but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their studies or career.
Excellent customer service skills, recognising the importance of providing an excellent service to the business.
A highly skilled communicator who is able to act with sensitivity and adapt to different situations.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as being able to operate with an appropriate level of autonomy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata (increasing with additional years of service)
A day off on your birthday each year
Life assurance (x3 times salary)
Pension scheme (Legal and General)
Dedicated employee assistance programme
Salary sacrifice options (including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
Professional subscription fees
Agile working arrangements
Staff legal services discounts
On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates – Cardiff office
Discounts at NCP parking sites – Cardiff office