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People Administrator

Calisen
Wigan Full-time
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About the Role

We're looking for a highly organised and customer\-focused People Administrator to join our People Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration experience who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and wants to build a career in HR. You'll play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring our people receive a positive experience from offer stage through to onboarding and beyond.

As a first point of contact for many HR related queries, you'll work closely with colleagues across the business, supporting People Advisors, Talent Acquisition, managers and employees while ensuring our people processes run smoothly and efficiently.

*Note: This is a fixed term 9\-12 month contract, covering maternity leave.*

What You'll Be Doing

  • Producing and issuing offer letters, contracts of employment and new starter documentation.

  • Supporting the onboarding process and acting as a key contact for new joiners.

  • Carrying out pre\-employment checks, including Right to Work, references, CRC checks and other role specific screening requirements.

  • Managing the People team inbox and responding to employee queries in a professional and timely manner.

  • Processing employee changes and ensuring records are maintained accurately on HR systems.

  • Supporting the administration of employee lifecycle activities, including leavers and contractual changes.

  • Assisting People Advisors with first\-line employee relations administration and documentation.

  • Maintaining employee records in line with GDPR and company policies.

  • Building positive relationships with stakeholders across the business and contributing to an excellent employee experience.
What We're Looking For

Essential

  • Previous experience in a busy administration role.

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Confident using Microsoft Office applications and email systems.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • A proactive, customer\-focused approach.
Desirable
  • Experience using HR systems.

  • Knowledge of HR administration processes and procedures.

  • Experience carrying out new starter checks and issuing employment contracts.

  • CIPD Level 3 qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative People team where you'll gain exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle and play an important role in delivering a great colleague experience across the business. If you're looking to develop your HR career in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply today and become part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

*Please note: All successful candidates must pass a criminal record check, provide us with 5 years’ work references, and prove their eligibility to work in the UK*

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