HR Administrator

HR Administrator Come join Delkia, we pride ourselves on offering a versatile and exciting environment to work in, where every day brings new opportunities and challenges. HR Administrator Location: Haydock, St Helens (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) Cockermouth, Cumbria (minimum of 2 days per week in the office) Regular travel between sites will form part of this role Job type: Permanent Contracted hours: Full time – 36hrs per week (we offer an option to condense full time hours into 4 days Monday – Thursday) About the role Overview of the role We’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Administrator to take the lead on running our core HR processes. This role is ideal for someone with 2–3 years’ HR administration experience who is confident operating independently, enjoys digging into the detail, and isn’t afraid to question how things are done. We’re not looking for someone who simply follows a checklist. We want an inquisitive, observant problem‑solver who spots when something doesn’t look right, asks questions, and helps us do things better. What you’ll be responsible for Your main responsibilities will include: · Take ownership of day‑to‑day HR administration and ensure HR processes run smoothly from end to end · Lead core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, and contract management · Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date HR data across systems and files · Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in HR processes and proactively raise and resolve them · Support managers with people‑related processes, ensuring consistency and compliance · Contribute to continuous improvement of HR documentation and ways of working · Work closely with the HR team on projects and process improvements About you What you’ll bring We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: · 2–3 years’ experience in an HR Administrator role and a solid understanding of HR administration requirements · Comfortable taking the lead on HR processes rather than waiting for direction · Naturally curious and inquisitive, with the confidence to ask questions and challenge things that don’t look right · Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities · Strong attention to detail with a practical, common‑sense approach · Confident communicator who can build trusted relationships at all levels · Experience using HR systems and maximising functionality Nice to have Although not essential, if you’re also able to demonstrate the following, we’ll take that into account when assessing your application: · A foundation qualification in HR such as CIPD Level 3 · An interest in employment legislation topics The Person We believe that recruiting is not just about finding people who can demonstrate the right skills – if you can demonstrate those we would also like to see: · a can-do attitude with a positive approach to problem solving · excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of their work · application of our Core Values in your everyday working life: o Collaboration and teamwork o Integrity, trust and accountability o Safety and security o Client Focused o Positive social value and impact o Continuous Improvement What we offer In return, you’ll enjoy the following benefits: Ways of Working · 36 hours full time working · Optional 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday) · Hybrid working for many roles (minimum of 2 days per week on site) · Free onsite parking · Free refreshments and fruit in the workplace Time Off · 23 days holiday, plus 3 discretionary days to cover the Christmas closedown period (plus Bank Holidays) · Option to purchase up to 36 hours additional holiday · Birthday Day Off (in addition to your holiday entitlement) · 1 STEM Day per year Other benefits · Healthcare cash plan – allowing you to reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare · Employers pension contributions of 5% · Cycle to Work scheme · Professional Membership fees (if required for your role) Next Steps If this is the right role for you and you’re ready to join our team, please apply in writing with your CV and a covering email giving us a little more information about yourself, your situation and why you consider yourself to be the right person for this role. We look forward to hearing from you! Security and Vetting We take the security requirements of our industry, client and customers very seriously so before joining the team you’ll be required to undertake a number of checks. Depending on your role, you may be subject to UK national security vetting restrictions. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and satisfy requirements for national security vetting clearance as appropriate to the role applied for. Equal Opportunities We believe in equality, diversity and inclusion and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch to discuss. Confidentiality All applications received will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence and restricted to those involved in the recruitment process. Note to Agencies Delkia has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any unsolicited CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Delkia and any terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void. Department HR & Recruitment Locations Delkia Nexus Centre - HQ - Haydock Remote status Hybrid About Delkia Delkia provides specialist CE&I/C&I engineering and technology for safety‑related, mission‑critical systems in nuclear and defence. We deliver assured design, consultancy, systems integration, digital engineering, build‑to‑print, control panels and complex system support. Our sister company, SyntheSys Defence Systems, adds secure data links, communications, networks, testing and training across regulated sectors and domains worldwide.