People Administrator

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive People Administrator to join our dynamic HR team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering a professional, responsive and confidential HR service across the organisation.

Working closely with the People Partner and wider HR team, you’ll support a wide range of HR processes—from onboarding and payroll to employee records and day-to-day HR operations—ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Support

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• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team and Executive Director – HR & Professional Development
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• Prepare correspondence, take minutes, and coordinate HR meetings and interviews
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• Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries within agreed timelines
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Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

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• Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for new starters
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• Ensure all compliance checks (right to work, references, DBS, qualifications) are completed
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• Prepare contracts, welcome packs and ensure a smooth first-day experience
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• Set up employee records accurately on HR systems
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Payroll & Systems

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• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers and amendments
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• Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems and records
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• Run reports and ensure compliance with the Single Central Record
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Employee Records & Compliance

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• Maintain personnel files, spreadsheets and HR systems with a high level of accuracy
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• Support audits and ensure data integrity across systems
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• Track sickness absence and support related reporting
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General Support & Projects

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• Assist with annual leave tracking processes and reporting
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• Handle reference requests and HR documentation
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• Support HR events, training days and college-wide activities
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• Manage departmental administration including stationery and budgets
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About You

We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll ideally have:

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• Strong administrative experience in a busy office environment
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• Previous HR administration experience (highly desirable)
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• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
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• Experience working with databases or HR systems
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• Excellent communication and organisation skills
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• The ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
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What We Offer

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• A supportive and collaborative HR team environment
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• Opportunities for professional development and training
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• A role where you can make a real impact across the organisation
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• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and staff wellbeing
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Our Values

We are committed to:

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• Promoting equality and diversity
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• Safeguarding and protecting all students and staff
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• Continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery
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• Supporting your professional growth and development
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Interested?

If you’re a motivated administrator looking to build or develop your HR career in a rewarding and people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.