HR Administrator - 6 Month FTC

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR Administrator to join our HR team. This is a key role that supports the delivery of efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR services across the full employee lifecycle.

What you will be doing:

As HR Administrator, you will provide administrative support across onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding, ensuring all processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner. You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries, supporting employees and managers while delivering a consistent and positive experience.

Based in Hemel Hempstead, this is a 6-month fixed-term contract (with a review at year-end), offering a hybrid working model (office and home).

You will work closely with the HR Manager and HR team to maintain accurate HR records, support employee relations processes, and contribute to wider HR initiatives.

Experience working within a large, global or multi-site organisation, with exposure to high volume HR processes, is preferred.

Key Responsibilities: 

HR Administration and Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate onboarding, employment changes, and offboarding processes
• Prepare and issue contracts, letters, and employment documentation
• Support induction and onboarding activities

Employee Relations Support

• Provide administrative support for employee relations cases
• Take notes in meetings and maintain accurate records
• Assist HR and managers with ER processes

HR Systems and Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems
• Process employee data changes including promotions, transfers, and leavers
• Support reporting, audits, and GDPR compliance

HR Queries and Employee Support

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
• Provide timely and accurate HR advice within scope
• Escalate complex matters appropriately

Additional HR Support

• Coordinate training and engagement activities
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Contribute to improving HR processes and efficiency

• Experience working within a large, global or multi-site organisation, with exposure to high volume HR processes, is preferred.
• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information. 

A CIPD qualification, or working towards one, would be advantageous

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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