People Administrator
Are you organised, approachable, and passionate about supporting people and processes? We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a People Administrator. This essential role will provide comprehensive HR administrative support, ensuring smooth onboarding, payroll, and people processes across the business. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on multi-tasking, and are eager to help create a positive experience for every colleague, we would love to hear from you.
Main Responsibilities in People Administration
- Provide administrative support for the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and offboarding
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based employee records, ensuring all data and documentation is up-to-date and compliant
- Assist colleagues and managers with HR-related queries and requests, delivering excellent customer service at all times
- Coordinate onboarding processes for new starters, including contracts, background checks, and induction plans
- Process changes to employee details such as contracts, absences, benefits, and payroll data
- Support the preparation and distribution of HR reports and data for business stakeholders
- Ensure accuracy and integrity in handling confidential information in line with GDPR and company policies
- Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture by supporting employee engagement initiatives and communications
- Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement activities across the People Team
Essential Skills and Experience for a People Administrator
- Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, both verbal and written
- Experience working with confidential data and handling sensitive information with discretion
- Confident using HR systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A responsive, friendly, and solutions-focused approach to supporting internal customers
- Ability to prioritise workload, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in HR, people administration, or a related administrative role is advantageous, but not essential
- Proactive team player, eager to learn and develop new skills
- Flexible and adaptable, with a can-do attitude
What We Offer to People Administrators
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development to support your career
- Supportive, diverse, and inclusive working environment
- Clear pathways for career progression within our People and administrative teams
- Colleague discounts, pension contributions, and life assurance
- Employee wellbeing programmes and options for flexible working where possible
Working Hours and Location for People Administrators
- Full-time role with regular office hours
- Based at our head office, which is accessible by public transport
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be available
Apply Now for Your Next People Administrator Opportunity
If you are reliable, organised, and ready to make a difference by supporting both our people and business success, apply today. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experience levels. Join our team as a People Administrator and help ensure every colleague has the best experience with us.
- Division
- Support Centre
- Department
- People Team
- Role
- People Processes Administrator
- Locations
- Globe Centre Accrington - Central Support
- Full or Part Time
- Full time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly Hours
- 37.5
- Annual Salary
- 27000
About Bensons for Beds
At Bensons for Beds, we’re driven by one purpose - to help more people get a better night’s sleep. And with 70 years in retail, and 100 years in manufacturing, we’ve got plenty of experience in making this mission a reality.