Business Support Administrator - #2171923

HR Business Support Coordinator
Manchester City Centre | University Sector
35 Hours per Week | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary : 26,000 to 27,500

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive HR Business Support Coordinator to join a busy People & Organisational Development team within a leading Manchester university. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and supporting senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide high-level administrative support to senior HR and People leaders.
*Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes and manage follow-up actions.
*Support diary management for senior stakeholders.
*Organise meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including Trade Union representatives.
*Coordinate onboarding activities for new colleagues, including IT access, equipment and induction arrangements.
*Maintain departmental intranet pages and ensure information remains accurate and up to date.
*Support HR projects and strategic initiatives through administration, reporting and event coordination.
*Act as a first point of contact for visitors, deliveries and departmental enquiries.
*Manage stationery and equipment requests and support procurement processes.
*Support health and safety compliance and maintain related documentation.
About You
*Experience managing complex workloads and competing priorities
*Strong administration and organisational skills
*Excellent minute-taking and meeting coordination experience
*Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint
*Experience handling confidential and sensitive information
*Exceptional customer service and stakeholder management skills
*The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment
*Previous experience supporting senior leaders, HR teams or professional services functions would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?
*35-hour working week
*Manchester city centre location
*Hybrid working opportunity
*Experience within a leading university environment
*Collaborative and supportive team

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