Skills

Communication Customer Service Attention to detail Process Improvement Recruitment

Job Specifications

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and eager to build your career within a professional services environment? We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious global organisation seeking a motivated HR Administrator to join their Leeds city centre shared services team.

This 6-month fixed term contract has been created to support a key business project, offering valuable exposure within a highly respected global organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and values accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional service delivery.

The Role

Working within a collaborative shared services function, you will provide day-to-day transactional administrative support, primarily to the Human Resources team. You will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring processes run smoothly and systems remain accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle (joiners, leavers, and staff changes)
Process documentation relating to maternity, paternity, sick leave, secondments, and other absences
Maintain and update HR systems, absence trackers, and internal directories
Liaise with Payroll and HR Data teams to ensure accurate employee records
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Support reporting and filing activities in line with data protection requirements
Work to deadlines, KPIs, and service level agreements
Contribute to process improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Deliver a high standard of internal customer service

About You

We are looking for an individual who is proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn:

Previous administrative experience (professional services experience advantageous)
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong organisational and communication skills
Positive, “can-do” attitude
Comfortable handling confidential information
A collaborative, team-focused mindset
Calm, patient, and professional approach
Experience within a shared services environment is beneficial but not essential.

What’s in It for You

Exposure to a highly regarded global organisation
Modern Leeds city centre working environment
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Valuable HR and shared services experience
Opportunity to develop new skills

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application. (Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)

About the Company

Established in Yorkshire Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are a leading independent recruitment consultancy who provide nationwide coverage. Specialising in recruiting for temporary, permanent and executive search hires within the public and private sector, we’re proud of the great reputation we’ve earned since our inception in 2005. Trusted by a wide range of local business and multi-national organisations to find the very best candidates for their recruitment requirements, our friendly and proactive approach delivers great result... Know more