Full time

HR Administrator

Pertemps Newcastle

Durham, County Durham, DH1 5SU

£13.45 per hour

Posted: 03 July 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Closing date: 02 August 2026

Ref: 60325674

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About the Role

The HR Administrator position in Durham, based with Northumbrian Water and offered through Pertemps Newcastle, is a full-time temporary contract for six months at £13.45 per hour. This role supports the People Services function by managing the HR Helpdesk and assisting Payroll teams to deliver consistent employee support. Key duties include processing administrative requests, coordinating documentation, and maintaining accurate records. Strong organisational abilities and a customer-focused approach are essential for this busy role. The position requires someone proactive who can handle varied tasks efficiently, ensuring smooth daily operations within the People Team.

HR Administrator (People Services) – 6 Month Temporary Contract
Location: Northumbrian Water
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Temporary, 6 Months
Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Northumbrian Water for an experienced and organised HR Administrator to join their People Services team on a 6-month temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive administrator with strong organisational skills and a customer-focused approach to support a busy HR function. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the HR Helpdesk and Payroll teams can continue to deliver an excellent service to employees across the business.
Key Responsibilities
General Administration

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the People Team.
Coordinate and process invoices and purchase orders for services such as pensions, car leasing, training and other external providers.
Manage incoming and outgoing post for the HR team.
Arrange induction activities for new HR starters, including system access, introductions and meeting schedules.
Schedule and coordinate team meetings, events and activities.
Support wider People Services administration as required and provide cover for colleagues when needed.

Specialist Administration

Process Subject Access Requests and Third-Party Data Requests in line with GDPR requirements.

Systems Administration

Coordinate the scanning and uploading of employee documentation to SharePoint and Oracle systems.
Reset employee and manager access passwords when required.
Produce regular and ad hoc reports from Oracle and other HR databases.
Administer holiday corrections within the Oracle system.

Essential Experience

A minimum of 2–3 years' administrative experience.
Experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced, reactive environment.
A proven ability to work to deadlines and manage scheduled workloads effectively.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and departments.
Ability to quickly learn HR systems and processes.
A proactive approach to identifying improvements and enhancing service delivery.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an HR Administration or Customer Administration role.
Knowledge of Northumbrian Water Group structures and departments.
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas and data analysis.

Interested?If you're an experienced administrator looking for your next opportunity within a well-respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Pertemps to be considered for this exciting 6-month opportunity with Northumbrian Water.

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