Job Description

Role:

HR Administrator

Location:

Preston, PR1, with occasional travel to other sites

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week 8am - 5pm

Salary:

27,500 per annum

Start or Grow Your Career in HR - With Purpose.

Are you passionate about people, processes, and making a difference? Whether you're starting out or looking to build on existing admin experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your contribution truly matters.



We're looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and detail-driven

HR Administrator

to join our friendly and fast-paced HR team. This is a perfect stepping stone for someone looking to

kick-start or grow their career in Human Resources

. You'll be fully supported with on-the-job training, development opportunities, and exposure to a wide range of HR activities.

About the Role

Reporting to the HR Manager, you'll be at the heart of our HR function -- helping us deliver a smooth and professional service to the wider business. From recruitment and onboarding to payroll and training coordination, no two days will be the same.



You'll gain valuable experience across the full employee lifecycle, and work closely with managers and employees across the business. Accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication will be key -- and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real impact.



This role would suit someone from an

administration, legal, compliance or customer service background

who is confident, organised, and ready to learn.

About Us

Recycling Lives Services

is a growing business delivering

WEEE, Batteries and Packaging compliance

alongside

total waste management solutions

across the UK. We're proud of the difference we make -- not only through our services, but through our deep partnership with

Recycling Lives Charity

, creating positive change for people and planet.



As a

Real Living Wage employer

, we are committed to rewarding and supporting our team -- and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing day-to-day admin support to the HR team across all employee touchpoints Drafting offer letters, contracts and formal correspondence Assisting with recruitment admin, interview scheduling and candidate communication Supporting payroll by gathering and checking data Keeping employee records and HR systems accurate and up to date Managing shared inboxes and responding to queries professionally Coordinating internal training events and preparing materials Ensuring data handling complies with GDPR and confidentiality standards Working closely with managers to provide consistent, people-first support

Who You Are

Organised, thorough and naturally detail-focused Friendly and confident communicator -- both in person and in writing Eager to learn, grow, and build a career in HR Able to prioritise and juggle tasks in a fast-moving environment Comfortable handling sensitive information with care and discretion Proficient with basic IT (MS Office, email, calendar, etc.)

Previous HR experience isn't essential --

training will be provided

, but a strong work ethic, great communication and a people-focused mindset are a must.

The Perks

27,500 annual salary Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Free on-site parking On-site cafe serving breakfast, lunch & snacks Access to in-house counselling support Healthcare cashback plan
Access to ethical loan and savings products
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Cycle to work scheme


Available after 12 months' service

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer

-- we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interested?

If you're ready to make your mark and grow with a company that's changing lives and leading with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.