Senior HR Administrator

Location: Headquarters, Northallerton with opportunity for hybrid working
Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Salary: Scale 4,£27204 - £29859 per annum
Closing Date: 9am on Friday 10th March 2026

Be the expert behind the employee journey — and help support the people who support our communities. Join our HR Operations team and deliver a high-quality, customer-focused HR service for colleagues across North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.

As a Senior HR Administrator, you’ll provide accurate, timely support across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to changes and leavers. You’ll be a trusted point of contact for managers and colleagues, using your knowledge and attention to detail to keep processes efficient, compliant and consistently customer focused.

What you’ll do:

Provide advanced HR administration across the full employee lifecycle – onboarding, contractual changes, payroll updates, employee records and offboarding.

Act as an escalation point for complex and sensitive queries, providing accurate guidance and practical problem-solving.

Maintain high standards of data integrity, confidentiality and compliance with employment law, statutory requirements and data protection.

Quality assure HR transactions through regular checks, workflow monitoring and audit activity.

Prepare, validate and present people data, spotting trends, risks and anomalies and escalating where needed.

Build team capability by coaching and supporting HR Administrators to deliver a consistent, high-quality service.

Work closely with colleagues across Recruitment, Payroll, Vetting, ICT, Health & Wellbeing and Learning & Development to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Support continuous improvement by helping develop and maintain process guides, templates, FAQs and self-service resources.

Provide executive-level administrative and diary support to the Director of People Services and Senior Management Team.

What we’re looking for:

Significant experience delivering high-quality HR administration/operational HR services in a fast-paced environment.
Strong working knowledge of HR processes and relevant UK employment legislation.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence dealing with employees, managers and stakeholders.
Highly organised, accurate and detail-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Confident using Microsoft Office and HR systems, with a strong focus on data quality.
Proven ability to support, coach or mentor colleagues to improve consistency and performance.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join a supportive team where your expertise will help ensure an accurate, compliant and customer-focused People Service to all our colleagues.

Why Join Us?

Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.

We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:

Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
Health Cash Plan
Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
Meet residency requirements for vetting:
RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency

Your application

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply

As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application by 9am on Friday 10th April 2026.

Interviews will be held in Northallerton on 23rd & 24th April 26

We look forward to receiving your online application.

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