HR Administrator – Support HR Manager

About the role

Trident Trust is looking for an experienced and proactive HR Administrator to support the HR Manager in delivering a modern, employee‑focused HR service. You will be involved across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to off‑boarding and employee engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accurate administrative support for HR records, contracts, personnel files and HR trackers.
• Assist the recruitment process: prepare job descriptions, place ads, coordinate interviews, conduct reference checks and prepare offer letters.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including pre‑employment paperwork, induction schedules and probation reminders.
• Manage off‑boarding tasks such as resignation administration, exit interviews and leaver checklists.
• Maintain HR data and generate regular reports on headcount, turnover, absence, training and performance metrics.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, staff surveys, wellbeing programmes and team events.
• Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR queries, providing guidance on policies, benefits and employment matters.
• Administer training calendars, attendance records and compliance reminders.
• Assist with performance management, probation reviews and objective‑setting documentation.

Required profile

• Proven experience in an HR administrative or support role.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Responsive, accurate and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Genuine interest in improving the employee experience.

Required skills