Job Description

HR Administrator

Location: Hybrid - 2 days office/ 3 days home (15 miles of Leamington office)

Work pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Salary: 26,000 - 28,500 per annum (FTE)

Overview:

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented HR Administrator who can hit the ground running. The successful candidate will take full ownership of day-to-day HR administration, streamline our manual HR processes, and provide reliable first-line support to employees and managers.

This role is ideal for someone Who is looking to progress within HR, while enabling the HR Generalist and Head of HR to focus on strategic work.

The company

Sheldon Bosley Knight which includes Andrew Granger & Co, Loveitts and Bayzos. Sheldon Bosley Knight is a people first property and land services company with a strong reputation built on trust, expertise, and lasting relationships. With a team of around 250 passionate professionals, we are committed to delivering exceptional services to our clients, and just as committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace for our employees.

Sheldon Bosley Knight has its DNA in the communities we serve. Over the past 180 years our independent business has built a reputation for professionalism and marketing excellence across the multiple departments we operate.

Our experienced teams offer comprehensive expertise in all aspects of land and property management. We help clients unlock the full potential of their assets through specialist rural advice and a broad suite of professional services. These include commercial and residential property management, residential sales and lettings, new homes, client accounting, block management, and compulsory purchase.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Lifecycle Administration

Manage end-to-end onboarding and offboarding processes Prepare contracts, offer letters, and contract variations Conduct Right to Work checks and maintain compliance documentation Track probation periods, absence, training records and other people data

2. HR Systems & Data Management

(Working with manual processes and basic HR tools)

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records Manage HR trackers, spreadsheets, and document templates Fully support with the HR inbox and resolve first-line queries independently Ensure data accuracy on Breathe for payroll

3. Recruitment Support

Coordinate job postings loading internally and to the website and co-ordinating with the marketing team. Manage pre-employment checks Supporting and co-ordinating with onboarding and recruitment processes and documentation

4. Policy, Compliance & Process Improvement

Ensure HR processes are followed consistently across the business Keep personnel files and records audit-ready Review and refine manual processes to increase efficiency Maintain and update HR templates, forms, and SOPs

5. Employee Relations & Advisory Support (Developing Area)

As capability grows, support with:

Providing first-line HR advice (absence, conduct, probation queries) Supporting managers with policy interpretation

6. HR Reporting & Projects

Produce monthly HR reports (headcount, turnover, absence, lifecycle metrics) Support HR initiatives such as onboarding improvements, employee engagement, Assist the HR Generalist & Head of HR on strategic and project work

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role Strong understanding of HR fundamentals (ER basics, confidentiality, GDPR) Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Proactive and organised, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Tech-Savvy:

Strong IT skills with experience using HR systems such as Breathe HR. Confident communicator, able to provide a professional HR service Ability to take initiative and provide solutions in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

UK Driving Licence Experience improving processes and creating structure where systems are limited Knowledge of UK employment law basics Experience supporting and providing first basic-line HR advice Strong Excel and document management skills

Exciting Benefits Await You!

Generous Time Off:

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus all bank holidays to recharge and relax.

Celebrate Milestones:

Earn extra holiday for long service and take your birthday off to celebrate in style!

Secure Your Future:

Benefit from our robust company pension plan.

Referral Rewards:

Take advantage of our recruitment referral scheme and earn rewards for bringing great talent to our team.

Grow Your Skills:

We offer funding and support for qualifications to help you advance your career.

Give Back:

Participate in charity days and make a positive impact in the community.

Summer Fun:

Join us at the SBK summer festival for a day of fun, food, and festivities.

Holiday Discounts:

Access exclusive travel and holiday deals through our external partners.

Adventure Awaits:

Take the SBK camper van out for a weekend camping trip--perfect for a mini escape!

Positive Work Environment:

Be part of a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to your success
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Paid volunteer time Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leamington Spa CV32 5EL