Group HR Administrator

Role overview

Newsquest Media Group Ltd is hiring a Group HR Administrator to support its HR function. This part-time role is for 28 hours per week and is designed for someone who is either beginning a career in HR or already has HR experience and wants a reduced-hours position. The company is open to helping the right candidate succeed and grow in the role.

The position is remote across the UK, though the preferred location is within a reasonable distance of the Norwich or Bournemouth office, where the wider team is based. Working hours can be agreed flexibly from Monday to Friday during normal office hours. Occasional office attendance or team meetings may be needed.

As the UK’s leading local news publisher, Newsquest Media Group operates more than 200 news brands and 29 magazines across print and digital, reaches over 50 million monthly online users and over 4 million weekly print readers, and includes businesses such as s1jobs, s1homes, Exchange and Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. USA Today is the parent company.

What you'll be doing

• Serve as the first contact for routine HR questions and provide clear, accurate support to managers and employees.
• Handle a broad range of HR administration across the employee journey, including onboarding, contract updates, and leavers.
• Draft offer letters, employment contracts, and other HR paperwork.
• Maintain HR systems and employee files with accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Support the onboarding and induction experience for new joiners.
• Take meeting minutes when required.
• Work with the wider HR team to ensure a consistent, supportive service.

What the role requires

• A positive, proactive attitude and a real interest in developing a career in HR.
• Strong organisation and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence in handling several tasks at once and setting priorities effectively.
• A discreet and professional approach when dealing with sensitive information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and learning new systems quickly.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
• An option to buy additional holiday for extra flexibility.
• Clear career progression and ongoing training.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee helpline for counselling and advice.
• Extra perks and discounts, including gym membership, Cycle to Work, eye care, and retail savings.
• Team-building days and an annual volunteer charity day.

Additional information

Department: People

Location: Remote/UK

Application deadline: 5 July 2026

Working pattern: Part-time, 28 hours per week, Monday to Friday within normal office hours, with flexibility to agree the schedule.

Working arrangement: Mostly remote, with occasional travel to the office or team meetings if required.