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 • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR team and Executive Director – HR & Professional Development • Prepare correspondence, take minutes, and coordinate HR meetings and interviews • Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries within agreed timelines Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle • Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for new starters • Ensure all compliance checks (right to work, references, DBS, qualifications) are completed • Prepare contracts, welcome packs and ensure a smooth first-day experience • Set up employee records accurately on HR systems Payroll & Systems • Process payroll changes including starters, leavers and amendments • Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems and records • Run reports and ensure compliance with the Single Central Record Employee Records & Compliance • Maintain personnel files, spreadsheets and HR systems with a high level of accuracy • Support audits and ensure data integrity across systems • Track sickness absence and support related reporting General Support & Projects • Assist with annual leave tracking processes and reporting • Handle reference requests and HR documentation • Support HR events, training days and college-wide activities • Manage departmental administration including stationery and budgets About You We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organised and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll ideally have: • Strong administrative experience in a busy office environment • Previous HR administration experience (highly desirable) • Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel • Experience working with databases or HR systems • Excellent communication and organisation skills • The ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team What We Offer • A supportive and collaborative HR team environment • Opportunities for professional development and training • A role where you can make a real impact across the organisation • Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and staff wellbeing Our Values We are committed to: • Promoting equality and diversity • Safeguarding and protecting all students and staff • Continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery • Supporting your professional growth and development 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.