Hr Administrator

We're recruiting an HR Administrator on behalf of a growing, values-led organisation based in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience — and a genuine opportunity to play a meaningful role within a Head Office team where compliance, people and standards really matter. This is a varied and responsibility-rich role, sitting at the heart of the organisation's HR and recruitment function. You'll be supporting the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on safer recruitment, right to work compliance, Home Office sponsorship duties and onboarding. If you have a strong eye for detail, a solid understanding of employment legislation and a genuine commitment to getting things right, this could be an excellent next step in your HR career. Main Responsibilities: * Managing the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding process * Conducting right to work checks, visa checks and monitoring Home Office sponsorship compliance * Processing DBS applications and reference checks in line with safer recruitment requirements * Preparing contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence * Maintaining accurate employee records, compliance trackers and audit documentation * Coordinating interviews and supporting the recruitment process * Supporting managers with day-to-day HR queries * Ensuring all statutory and regulatory checks are completed prior to employment commencing * Maintaining HR databases and contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes Skills/Experience: * Previous experience in an HR administration or recruitment role — essential * Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy * Experience conducting right to work checks and compliance monitoring — essential * Understanding of safeguarding principles and safer recruitment standards — essential * Confident handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel * Experience in the health and social care sector — desirable * Knowledge of UK visa and sponsorship requirements — desirable * Familiarity with CQC regulations and safer recruitment standards — desirable * Experience maintaining HR databases and audit records — desirable Salary & Working Hours: Salary is competitive and dependent on experience. Full-time, permanent position working 35 hours per week. Based at Head Office in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire. Please note: all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of safer recruitment procedures. Benefits: * Competitive salary dependent on experience * Full-time, stable Monday to Friday role * Supportive and collaborative Head Office team environment * Opportunity to develop HR and compliance expertise within a growing organisation * Work for a values-led business committed to dignity, respect and outstanding care standards * Investors in People accredited organisation