HR Administrator
16 days ago
Bridgwater
Job Title: HR & Safety Coordinator \n Location: Bridgwater, UKSalary: £30,000 – £35,000Working Pattern: Primarily site-based with Friday working from home 37.5 hours per week (flexible start / finish times) \n The HR & Safety Coordinator will play a key role in supporting both HR and Health & Safety functions within a dynamic, small business environment. \n This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and Health & Safety regulations, while supporting day-to-day administration, ongoing projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. \n HR Administration \n\n • Provide general HR administrative support, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records, and filing documentation\n, • Manage attendance tracking, annual leave, sickness absence reporting, and SSP administration\n, • Coordinate return-to-work meetings and absence reviews\n, • Support occupational health referrals and medical surveillance processes\n, • Maintain employee records and documentation in line with GDPR requirements\n, • Attend disciplinary, grievance, and formal meetings, taking accurate minutes\n, • Maintain the training matrix and coordinate internal and external training\n, • Support recruitment activities for both hourly and salaried roles\n, • Coordinate onboarding and induction, including Right to Work checks\n, • Assist with probation reviews and employee documentation\n, • Provide payroll with relevant employee updates and data\n, • Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and events\n, • Ensure confidentiality of all employee information\n\n Health & Safety Support \n\n • Log and track incidents, near misses, and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting\n, • Maintain PPE records and ensure inspection and replacement schedules are met\n, • Support the development and communication of Health & Safety policies and procedures\n, • Maintain documentation including risk assessments, COSHH, and safe systems of work\n, • Coordinate Health & Safety Committee meetings\n, • Support workplace inspections, DSE assessments, and audits\n, • Coordinate mandatory Health & Safety training and maintain records\n, • Support fire safety compliance and inspections\n, • Assist with internal and external audits (e.g., ISO/BRC compliance)\n, • Track corrective actions through to completion\n, • Promote a positive and proactive safety culture\n\n Ensure compliance with key UK legislation including: \n\n • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974\n, • RIDDOR\n, • COSHH\n, • PUWER & LOLER\n, • Manual Handling Regulations\n, • Fire Safety Regulations\n\n Skills & Experience \n\n • Experience in HR administration and Health & Safety coordination\n, • Understanding of UK employment law and H&S regulations\n, • Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operational environments (desirable)\n, • Excellent organisational and time management skills\n, • High attention to detail and accuracy\n, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)\n, • Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality\n, • Flexible, proactive approach suited to a small business environment\n\n Qualifications (desirable): \n\n • NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH qualification\n, • CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards\n\n Why Apply \n\n • Opportunity to work in a varied, hands-on HR and Health & Safety role\n, • Exposure across multiple areas within a growing business\n, • Supportive team environment\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities\n, • Flexible working with Friday home working\n