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Posted 07 August, 2026

Senior HR Administration Advisor

Macmillan Davies
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior HR Administration AdvisorManchester | Permanent | Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

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Macmillan Davies is partnering with a leading professional services organisation to recruit a Senior HR Administration Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead a busy HR Administration team, ensuring the smooth delivery of HR operations across the employee lifecycle while driving service excellence and supporting business growth.

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Main duties include:

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  • Lead, coach and support the HR Administration team.
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  • Oversee HR administration across the full employee lifecycle.
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  • Manage workloads, monitor performance and ensure SLA and payroll deadlines are met.
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  • Carry out quality checks and identify process improvements.
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  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
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  • Deputise for the HR Administration Manager when required.
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The ideal candidate will have:

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  • Previous HR Administration or HR Advisor experience with team leadership responsibilities.
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  • Able to demonstrate HR administration best practice with a strong operational focus.
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  • Strong knowledge of the employee lifecycle and HR processes.
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  • Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
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  • A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
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  • CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive HR team within a growing organisation, offering genuine career development and the chance to make a real impact.

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Please send your CV at your earliest opportunity to be considered.