Job Description

HR Administrator / Support Administrator

Location: College House Campus, Openshaw, Manchester Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £26,437 per annum

About the Role

UK Management College is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator / Support Administrator to join our growing HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering efficient and accurate support across HR and recruitment functions.

As a key member of the team, you will play a vital role in supporting the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, maintaining accurate records and when required assisting with recruitment administration.

The role is central to ensuring HR processes operate smoothly, efficiently and in line with organisational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Administration

• Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and contractual amendments.
• Support and coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within HR systems.
• Process employee documentation and correspondence in a timely manner.
• Ensure all personnel records are managed confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Compliance & Right to Work

• Conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI regulations and internal procedures.
• Ensure employee documentation complies with UK employment legislation.
• Maintain organised and audit-ready personnel files.
• Support compliance and contribute to internal and external audit requirements.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Maintain and update HR databases, including Employment Hero (EH).
• Produce employment-related letters and documentation as required.
• Support data reporting and ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR records.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and efficiencies.

Recruitment Administration Support

• Assist the Talent Acquisition team when required with offer documentation and support pre-employment checks, including references and DBS checks where applicable.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in an HR Administration, Recruitment Administration, or similar administrative role.
• Experience managing high-volume administrative workloads with excellent attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Right to Work requirements and HR compliance processes.
• Experience using HRIS/ATS platforms, ideally Employment Hero.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.

Desirable Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards).
• Previous experience working within an education or professional services environment.

Why Join UKMC?

At UK Management College, you'll be joining a growing and ambitious organisation where your contribution will make a real impact.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to be part of a team committed to delivering excellence across our campuses.

We welcome applications from motivated individuals who are eager to develop their HR career and contribute to a dynamic and expanding organisation.