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Mike
16:04 13 Mar 23
Highly recommended! Josh and Sarah have been fantastic at Astute. They've found and placed me in 2 jobs now between them, both really responsive and excellent at keeping you up to speed with things. Very knowledgable about the roles and happy to talk to companies with any queries you have.
C R.
10:45 27 Jan 23
Great agency one of the best ones I've worked with! Liz has been a great help and support in helping me towards a new direction in my career life. She is very attentive and keeps me in the loop at all times! She makes the extra effort to work with my preferred requirements for work and even if it isn't completely attainable she meets me in the middle and does as much as she can to help! Also Liz is very funny might I add 😂 and I'm happy that I can now put a face to the name after all these years! Thank you again Liz for all your help and support! 😊
Christine
10:32 20 Dec 22
Josh and the Astute team was very swift to help me to find roles that matched my profile. They are really reliable and will help through every step of the recruitment process going out of their way to assist and follow up when needed. Could not find a better recruitment agency!
Helen Pinegar
16:19 18 Dec 22
Fantastic recruitment agency.. Josh was extremely enthusiastic, encouraging and clearly knowledgeable about what was needed from both the employee and the employers point of view. Extremely supportive especially in regards to interview preparation and endeavoured to procure feedback promptly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Astute in the future to both candidates and recruiting businesses particularly for the right fit for the role!!!
Lisa Leigh
11:56 30 Nov 22
I have worked as a candidate for Astute and they have been excellent. Super friendly service and professional agents keen to fit the right person to the right job. It has been a pleasure dealing with them and I would happily work for them again in the future. Highly recommend this agency.
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  • Permanent
  • Derby
  • £27,000 - 32,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £27,000 - 32,000

HR Administrator Opportunity – Full Time | Permanent

Location: Derby City Centre
Start Date: End of July (early start negotiable)
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time, office-based (Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm)

A growing international engineering and construction organisation is seeking a highly organised HR Administrator to join their UK-based HR function, based in Derby. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to further develop their HR career in a supportive and expanding business.

About the Role

Working closely with the HR Manager, the successful candidate will support a wide range of HR administrative responsibilities, including:

  • Managing internal and external recruitment postings and interview coordination
  • Issuing employment offers and contracts accurately and efficiently
  • Supporting onboarding and induction processes across multiple sites
  • Maintaining employee records, holiday tracking, and training compliance documentation
  • Creating and distributing a monthly company newsletter
  • Providing ad hoc support and HR presence at sites across the UK and occasional travel to our Head Office in Limerick, Ireland
  • Supporting payroll and ensuring timely submission of employment documentation
  • Upholding GDPR compliance and company policies

This is a hands-on role that requires a strong administrative foundation and excellent attention to detail.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

  • Have experience within HR / administration environment
  • Strong IT literacy (MS Office, especially Excel)
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
  • Highly organised with excellent communication skills

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working in the construction or engineering sector
  • Familiarity with Irish Employment Law
  • Prior use of HRIS systems such as MidlandHR

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary (£27,000–£32,000 depending on experience)
  • Generous pension scheme – 7% employer contribution
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata; 3 days allocated to Christmas closure)
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Opportunities to work across the UK and Ireland as part of a growing, international group
  • Supportive team environment and ongoing career development opportunities
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