Business Support Administrator


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£14.30 to £14.30 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

HR Business Support CoordinatorManchester City Centre | University Sector

35 Hours per Week | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

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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