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!