H.R. Smith (Technical Developments) Limited

Office Admin

HR2 6JZ

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith Group of Companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 6 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers. Currently we are looking for a temporary Office Administrator to join our dynamic team to assist in all administrative and payroll functions within the busy HR Department.

Role Responsibilities

· Maintain Holiday and sickness records for all employees.

· Process holiday/cancellation slips in a timely manner.

· Update Sickness & Absence spreadsheet for monthly reporting and flag issues / anomalies to senior HR staff.

· Liaise with internal managers to obtain back to work forms and timesheets to adhere to deadlines.

· Process Paxton daily absence report and investigate anomalies.

· Prepare and issue contracts and offer letters for prospective employees.

· Carry out pre-employment checks, collating and distributing pre-induction checklists and packs, fob access requisition form and requesting and chasing references.

· Post offer point of contact for all candidates, answering queries over the phone and email.

· Administration of new starters including inductions across sites.

· Update Employee Personnel files and master database as required.

· Process leaver checklist (including return of assets and resignation acknowledgement) and administrate exit interview process.

· Accurately maintain manual and electronic personnel files in a confidential manner.

· Answer general HR enquiries from external and internal sources via phone and email.

· Supporting the HR team with ad hoc administration projects and reports.

· Distribution and collection of internal documentation.

· Update Logbook as and when required recording all HR correspondence in department for processing. Collate and file paperwork as required.

· Process fixed penalty notice charges for employees/senior management.

· Provide information and analysis for ONS surveys.

· General administration duties such as filing of timesheets, tax code notifications, sickness absence attachment information.

· Reception cover during holidays and busy periods.

Benefits

· Free onsite parking.

· Free refreshments (tea and coffee).

· Casual dress.

· Company social events.

· Opportunity for company bonuses.

· Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.

· 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).

· Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.

· Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

· Health and wellbeing programme.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, hybrid (working from home) arrangements are not available.

This is an exciting time to join the company as we expand our capabilities, invest in new opportunities, and strengthen our team with talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact.