People Administrator
JOB TITLE: People Administrator
ROLE TYPE: Permanent, Full Time
LOCATION: High Wycombe
HOURS/DAYS (per week): TBC / Flexi-time working hours, office based
SALARY RANGE: £30,000 to £33,000 (depending on experience)
NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 6-month probation, 1 month notice up to 5 years, 2 months’ notice after 5 years.
BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Birthday off. Out of hours social events.
COMPANY CULTURE & SUMMARY:
An established Accounting Practice who are now embarking on an ambitious growth plan, powered by new investment to enable us to become the leading mid-market accountancy business in the region. In light of this exciting stage of growth, they are now looking for a People Administrator to support their most important asset—their people.
JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):
As a People Administrator, you’ll be the first point of contact for most HR and people-related queries, providing efficient administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being organised, building relationships, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
HR Administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and HR correspondence from templates
- Administer onboarding and offboarding processes, including any right-to-work checks and induction scheduling
- Process starters, leavers, and employee changes on the HR system
- Track and manage absence, holiday, and sickness records on the HR system
Recruitment Support
- Coordinate job adverts, liaise with agencies, and manage candidate communications
- Schedule interviews and prepare interview packs
- Support the onboarding experience for new joiners
Payroll & Benefits
- Collate and submit monthly payroll data to the internal accountant
- Assist with the administering of employee benefits
Learning & Development
- Maintain training records and CPD logs
- Coordinate bookings for all internal and external training courses
- Coordinate training membership renewals
- Maintain administration for apprenticeships
- Support the annual appraisal cycle and future planning meetings
Work Planning
- Work with the Head of Work Planning to allocate team resource, identify gaps and escalate any issues
General
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives and social events
- Support ad hoc HR projects and policy updates
- Provide first-line guidance on HR policies and procedures
ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Previous experience in an HR or people administration role
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident handling confidential information with discretion
- Clear, professional communication—written and verbal
- A team player with a proactive and positive attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience in a professional services environment
- Familiarity with HR systems
- Working towards or holding a CIPD Level 3 qualification
- Understanding of UK employment law fundamentals
INTERVIEW & START DATES: ASAP
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