HR Administration Supervisor

HR Administration Supervisor (Hybrid, mostly remote with the expectation to attend Group HR meetings. The typical meeting locations for this role are Nottingham and Milton Keynes so the successful candidate must be willing to travel to these locations)

Lithia UK

Basic salary up to £46,000, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases and aftersales services 

At Lithia UK, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Administration Supervisor to lead our HR Administration team and help deliver an exceptional colleague experience across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and creating efficient, people-focused processes that make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our employee lifecycle processes run smoothly, compliantly, and to the highest standard, while supporting and developing a team of HR Administrators.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and are passionate about delivering a great service, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As HR Administration Supervisor, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operation of the HR Administration function, ensuring a high-quality, efficient and compliant service is delivered across the business.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead, support and develop a team of HR Administrators, creating a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Oversee the end-to-end employee lifecycle administration process, including onboarding, contractual changes and terminations
• Ensure all People & Culture data is maintained accurately across systems, with a strong focus on compliance and data integrity
• Monitor service levels and team performance to ensure tasks are completed accurately and within agreed SLAs
• Act as an escalation point for complex administrative queries, supporting the team with problem-solving and resolution management
• Build strong working relationships with Payroll, Resourcing, Systems teams and operational stakeholders across the business
• Support People Partners and operational leaders with accurate employee information and administrative guidance
• Take ownership of administration-related audit activity, ensuring all documentation and processes are fully compliant
• Ensure all employee documentation is retained and managed in line with company policy and legal requirements
• Manage updates to contracts, handbooks and policy documentation
• Ensure compliance across FCA regulations, Right to Work checks and driving licence verification processes

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? What we’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience leading or supervising an HR Administration, Shared Services or People Operations team
• Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle administration processes and HR compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience improving processes and driving operational efficiencies within an administration function
• Strong attention to detail and confidence managing sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the business
• Experience working with HR systems and maintaining high levels of data accuracy and integrity
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to make decisions and resolve issues effectively
• Experience managing workloads, prioritisation and team performance against SLAs and deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle escalated or complex queries professionally
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence 

What we can offer you: 

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love 
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday 
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most 
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart 
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries 
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities 
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme 
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding 
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme 

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: 

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey. 

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.

We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: UK_resourcing@lithia.com. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.