HR Administrator

HR Administrator (Fixed Term - 6 Months) Location: Newport, South Wales Salary: £28,000 Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.30pm Friday: 8.00am - 3.30pm We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Vishay, a global leader in semiconductor technology. Vishay operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales, specialising in advanced fabrication processes and cutting-edge equipment. The site continues to grow, supported by significant investment in new technology and industry-leading engineering capability. As part of this continued expansion, Vishay is seeking an experienced HR Administrator to join their high-performing HR team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Administrator will provide comprehensive and accurate administrative support across the full employee life-cycle. This is a fixed-term role (6 months initially) and is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, detail-focused HR environment. You will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly, supporting employees and managers, and maintaining data accuracy across HR systems. Key Responsibilities As HR Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Acting as the first point of contact for routine HR-related queries, providing timely and professional administrative support Maintaining HR electronic systems, including Workday and Team Seer, ensuring data accuracy and compliance Managing electronic and paper HR files, including archiving leaver files in line with retention requirements Administering starter and leaver processes, liaising with internal stakeholders to support smooth on-boarding and off-boarding Preparing employment contracts and offer packs Providing accurate updates to the Payroll team regarding employee changes Supporting recruitment administration, including collating CVs, arranging interviews, and issuing candidate communications and feedback Updating and maintaining regular HR reports Carrying out general administrative duties such as note-taking, scanning, filing, and mail merges Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Essential) Previous experience in a busy HR administration role or similar administrative position Strong organisational skills with a methodical and detail-focused approach Confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business What's on Offer Salary of £28,000 Early Friday finish Opportunity to work for a global technology leader Exposure to HR operations within a high-tech manufacturing environment Supportive and collaborative HR team If you are an experienced HR Administrator looking for a varied role within a forward-thinking and innovative business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity