People/HR Administrator, Wigan
1 day ago
Wigan
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People Administrator to join our People Team on a 12‑month fixed-term maternity cover contract . This is a key role providing essential support across the employee lifecycle - from onboarding and contract preparation to maintaining accurate HR records and responding to routine queries. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our colleagues, helping to ensure a smooth and positive employee experience. Working closely with People Advisors, the Recruitment team, and other departments, you’ll play a vital part in delivering efficient and compliant HR services that support our people and the wider organisation. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems in line with GDPR requirements, • Prepare contracts, variations, and employment-related documentation, • Support People Advisors with employee relations documentation, • Respond to routine HR queries professionally and escalate where needed, • Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and leavers, • Assist the Recruitment team with pre-employment checks and onboarding, • Generate reports and HR metrics to support People team activities, • Process DBS checks for new employees, • GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, • Proven experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR, • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills, • Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with HR systems/databases, • Able to manage a high-volume workload and adapt to changing priorities, • CIPD Level 3 qualification, • Basic understanding of employment law and HR compliance, • Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes, • Competitive Salary: £26,520 per annum, • Birthday Off: Celebrate your day, on us!, • Life Assurance: Protection for you and your loved ones (4x your salary), • My Rewards Platform: Discounts from hundreds of top retailers, just for being part of the team, • 22 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing with service, • Company Sick Pay: Supporting you during unexpected health challenges, • Pension Plan: Secure your future with our robust pension scheme, • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Drive into a greener future, • Medicash Benefits Programme: Enjoy discounts, claim back on health expenses, and more, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme: Because your mental health matters, • Professional Growth Opportunities: Join a rapidly expanding market leader where your career can thrive Please note: All successful candidates must pass a criminal record check, provide 5 years’ work references, and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. IND789 Location: Wigan, WN3 5BESalary: £26,520