HR - Data Administrator (6 Month Contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee data in the HRIS, including new joiners, leavers, job, pay and organisational changes.
• Validate information and ensure required approvals and supporting documents are in place.
• Apply defined data standards, business rules and decision matrices.
• Identify and escalate incomplete, unclear or inconsistent information.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure data accuracy.
• Maintain trackers, logs and records of completed and outstanding activities.
• Provide regular updates on progress, issues, blockers and risks.
• Handle HR and payroll data in line with data protection and information security requirements.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data validation and pivot tables.
• Experience in data entry, HR administration, payroll or similar administrative roles.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow processes and work with spreadsheets and data trackers.
• Ability to identify when clarification or approval is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

• Experience with HRIS or payroll systems.
• Experience processing employee lifecycle transactions.
• Knowledge of HR/payroll data.
• Experience working on Excel.

• Meticulous, reliable and quality focused.
• Organised and accountable.
• Comfortable with process driven work.
• Able to work independently and escalate issues appropriately.

• Accurate and timely HRIS data processing.
• Consistent adherence to approvals and governance.
• Clear tracking and timely reporting.
• Secure handling of confidential information.
• Prompt escalation of issues and risks.