Senior HR Administrator
Copart.com
33k - 35k GBP/year
Office
England, MK43 9EJ, GB
Full Time
We are currently recruiting a Senior HR Administrator (Employee Relations Focus) to join our HR team at our Head Office in Wootton, Bedfordshire.
If you’re an experienced HR Administrator with excellent organisational skills and a keen interest in Employee Relations (ER), this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
In this role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support across all core HR functions, with a particular emphasis on employee relations, compliance, and family leave. You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and the HR Manager to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in all HR processes — helping to create a smooth and positive employee experience.
Responsibilities Include:
• Supporting HR Business Partners and the ER Partner with the administration of formal ER cases, including preparing investigation packs, drafting letters, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Maintaining and updating ER records and trackers, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR.
• Preparing reports and summaries to monitor ER activity and outcomes.
• Managing onboarding and compliance checks, including induction, right-to-work documentation, and probation tracking.
• Coordinating family leave processes, ensuring all maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave documentation and dates are recorded accurately.
• Collaborating with Payroll to process overpayment letters and pay-related changes.
• Providing cover for the HR Administrator during absence, including issuing contracts and processing leavers.
• Supporting continuous improvement of HR and ER administrative processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
What We Need from You:
• To possess or be working towards a CIPD qualification
• Proven experience in HR administration, ideally with exposure to employee relations casework.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Professional, discreet, and confident in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using HR systems is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
What We Offer You in Return:
• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your HR and Employee Relations expertise, contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative HR team, and make a tangible impact on employee experience.
Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.
If you’re an experienced HR Administrator with excellent organisational skills and a keen interest in Employee Relations (ER), this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
In this role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support across all core HR functions, with a particular emphasis on employee relations, compliance, and family leave. You’ll work closely with HR Business Partners and the HR Manager to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in all HR processes — helping to create a smooth and positive employee experience.
Responsibilities Include:
• Supporting HR Business Partners and the ER Partner with the administration of formal ER cases, including preparing investigation packs, drafting letters, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Maintaining and updating ER records and trackers, ensuring compliance with company policies and GDPR.
• Preparing reports and summaries to monitor ER activity and outcomes.
• Managing onboarding and compliance checks, including induction, right-to-work documentation, and probation tracking.
• Coordinating family leave processes, ensuring all maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave documentation and dates are recorded accurately.
• Collaborating with Payroll to process overpayment letters and pay-related changes.
• Providing cover for the HR Administrator during absence, including issuing contracts and processing leavers.
• Supporting continuous improvement of HR and ER administrative processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
What We Need from You:
• To possess or be working towards a CIPD qualification
• Proven experience in HR administration, ideally with exposure to employee relations casework.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR processes.
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Professional, discreet, and confident in handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience using HR systems is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
What We Offer You in Return:
• Time For You: Relax with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans and Virtual GP access.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your HR and Employee Relations expertise, contribute to continuous improvement within a collaborative HR team, and make a tangible impact on employee experience.
Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.