WSP in the UK & Ireland

HR Administrator (Fixed Term)

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Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/1/2025
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Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

This is an opportunity to provide generalist HR administration support to our Lexica business who have recently been acquired by WSP. This is a part-time role (3 days per week) and will be a temporary contract up to 31st December 2025.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

  • Maintain and update electronic personnel records in the HR system
  • Assist with reporting from the HR system
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR, employment law and internal policies
  • Assist with recruitment campaigns: scheduling interviews, preparing interview packs, liaising with candidates
  • Monitor and manage the recruitment inbox, responding to queries or escalating promptly
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including right-to-work checks and reference requests
  • Process new starter documentation and coordinate induction schedules
  • Coordinate training sessions and maintain training records
  • Respond to employee queries regarding annual and sickness leave and HR policies
  • Prepare and issue HR documents (contracts, offer letters, reference confirmation, variation letters etc.)
  • Support HR projects such as wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement
  • Ensure accurate recording of absences including, sickness, annual leave, maternity/paternity, unpaid leave in the HR system
  • Provide administrative support with the recording, tracking, and uploading of performance reviews to the HR system
  • Assist with policy reviews and updates
  • Support the Head of HR and Executive Director of Operations with ad hoc administrative tasks

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

  • Previous experience in an HR Administration role is essential

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

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