HR Administrator

Yolk Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of Wastesavers, a well-established third sector organisation delivering recycling, reuse and education services across South East Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and organised administrator with HR experience to join a purpose-driven organisation that makes a genuine difference to local communities and the environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Operational Finance Manager, the HR Administrator will play a key role in supporting people services and wider business administration across the organisation.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy environment and is looking to develop their HR and administrative career within a values-led organisation.

The successful candidate will be proactive, highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

Administer and maintain the Bright HR system
Coordinate employee onboarding, including contracts, right-to-work checks and employment documentation
Manage staff clocking-in systems and collate payroll and overtime information
Maintain absence management records
Take minutes at disciplinary and grievance meetings
Attend weekly HR meetings
Update HR policies and procedures
Maintain the Employee Handbook in line with legislative and policy changes
Manage employee files and HR records
Provide ad hoc administrative support across finance and operationsOffice & Business Administration

Answer and direct incoming calls
Liaise with IT, telecoms and office equipment providers
Coordinate office cleaning, site maintenance and facilities services
Support insurance administration, including claims and policy updates
Process sales and expense information from charity retail operations
Schedule meetings, events and room bookings
Support ISO administration and maintenance of online systems
Take minutes at staff, management review and board meetingsPlease note that the role requires occasional attendance at evening board meetings (typically up to 7pm). These are planned in advance and time off in lieu is provided.

About You

Essential

Previous administrative experience within an office environment
Experience supporting HR administration activities
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Professional discretion and confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Positive and collaborative approach to work
Ability to learn quickly and manage competing priorities
CIPD qualification or working towards one
Experience using Bright HR
Experience taking formal meeting minutesBenefits

Starting salary of £33,000 increasing to £35,000 upon successful completion of probation
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Additional annual leave accrued with service, rising to 33 days after 5 years
Birthday off every year
5% employer pension contribution
Initially 5 days on site then hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office) following successful completion of a 6-month probation period
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Support with academic advancement
CPD training
Career progression within a growing organisation

Apply Now

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV demonstrating how you meet the criteria.

Closing date: Thursday, 2nd July 2026.

First Interview: Week commencing 13th July 2026.

To discuss and to access to full job description, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment