People Administrator

People Administrator

locations

Head Office North

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR012665

People Administrator

Location: Bowburn, Durham

Salary: £25,877.80 - £30,868.31

Contract type / hours: 37 Hours, Fixed Term 6 Months

This role is hybrid, 3 days in office.

About Waythrough 

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About The Role

We’re looking for a People Administrator to join our dedicated People & Culture team. This role is central to ensuring smooth, efficient, and high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle. From onboarding new starters to maintaining accurate employee records, you’ll help ensure our people operations run seamlessly.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining compliance with employment legislation and data protection standards while delivering excellent service to our employees and managers. This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work from our head office at least three days per week.

What You'll Do:

• Support onboarding processes for new starters, collecting required documentation and updating our People Information System (PIS).
• Prepare and issue employment documentation such as contracts and contract variation letters.

• Manage leaver administration, including exit confirmations and system access deactivation.

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in line with data protection legislation.

• Input, update, and report on people data, producing standard reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence).

• Support compliance checks including right-to-work, references, and DBS verifications.

• Act as a first point of contact for people-related queries, providing clear and professional support.

• Assist with people projects, engagement events, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to fostering a culture of

  Kindness, Honesty, and Respectacross the organisation.

To Succeed In The Role You Will Need:

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience using HR or People Information Systems (PIS) and handling confidential information securely.

• A good understanding of data protection (GDPR) and basic employment practices.

• Confidence in communicating with employees and managers at all levels.

• The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, organised, and supportive approach to teamwork.

• A genuine commitment to our organisational values of

  Kindness, Honesty, and Respect.

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What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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