People Administrator – 12 Months FTC

Arriva Group

. Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries via phone and the HR case management system .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeAintree • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administration and organizational skills while managing HR processes, including onboarding, compliance, and employee data management. Proficient in using HR systems like Workday and Microsoft Office 365 to support payroll and reporting activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR AdministrationWorkday ExperienceMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

HR SystemsEmployee Lifecycle ManagementGDPR CompliancePayroll SupportData ManagementContract PreparationOnboarding DocumentationExcel FormulasPivot TablesMail Merge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer-Focused ApproachCollaborationDiscretion

Industry Keywords

HR Case ManagementSubject Access RequestsEmployee Benefits AdministrationAudit SupportContinuous Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the first point of contact for HR enquiries via phone and the HR case management system
Prepare and issue contracts, offer letters and onboarding documentation for new starters
Manage Right to Work checks and maintain compliance records
Process employee lifecycle changes within Workday, including starters, leavers and transfers
Maintain accurate HR records in line with GDPR requirements
Support payroll processes by ensuring employee data is updated accurately and on time
Manage employee benefits administration, references, travel passes and other HR-related requests
Support Subject Access Requests (SARs)
Produce HR reports and management information and support audit activities
Assist with HR projects, continuous improvement initiatives and employee engagement activities
Build strong working relationships with colleagues across HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Finance and operational teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong administration and organisational skills
Experience using HR systems and databases
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
A collaborative and customer-focused approach
Previous experience in an HR Administration or HR Shared Services environment (desirable)
Experience using Workday (desirable)
Experience supporting a variety of administrative and project-based activities (desirable)
Intermediate Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables and mail merge (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement following training
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Career development opportunities within a large international organisation
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives