Administrator

Dreams Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bed retailer in the UK is seeking a Talent Administrator to support the Talent Acquisition team in ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new hires. The ideal candidate will have solid admin experience in a fast-paced environment, clear communication skills, and a passion for people. This position offers hybrid working, wellness benefits, and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

Staff discount on products

Free onsite parking

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

On-site gym

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Solid admin experience with a sharp eye for detail.
• Proactive and full of ideas to boost productivity.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deliver results on time.

Responsibilities

• Setup and process new starters, prepare contracts, and welcome packs.
• Complete post-starter paperwork to meet payroll deadlines.
• Maintain organized documentation for all new hires.

Skills

Admin experience in fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Strong relationship-building skills

Clear communication

Excel proficiency

Team spirit

Time management

Job description

We’re looking for a new Talent Administrator to join our People team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. In this role, you will be at the heart of our fast‑paced Talent Acquisition team, making sure every new hire has a smooth and exciting journey from offer to their very first day.

You’ll be the go‑to support for our amazing Talent Managers, helping across all four of our dynamic business areas. From crafting offer letters and preparing contracts to running reference checks and pulling reports, you’ll keep everything running like clockwork.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and processing all new starters, including preparing employment contracts and welcome packs that make a great first impression.
• Ensuring all post‑starter paperwork is completed accurately and on time to meet payroll deadlines.
• Preparing revised contracts or documents when start dates or details change because flexibility is key!
• Keeping all documentation neatly filed and organised electronically.
• Providing system login details to Hiring Managers and new Dreamers on Day One, so they’re ready to hit the ground running.
• Requesting, chasing, and recording employment references, always working to meet agreed SLAs.
• Running graduation reports to help our People Admin team process colleague milestones efficiently.
• Supporting the Talent inbox by managing incoming queries and providing timely, helpful responses to candidates, hiring managers, and internal teams.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with other departments and teams including People Admin and Payroll.

We’re looking for someone who’s not just great at admin?” but brings energy, ideas, and a love for people to the table. You’ll thrive in this role if you

Qualifications

• Have solid admin experience in a fast‑paced environment and a sharp eye for detail.
• Are proactive and full of ideas to help boost the Talent Team’s productivity.
• Can juggle multiple tasks with ease and deliver results on time.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the business with a friendly, professional approach.
• Communicate clearly and confidently both on the phone and in writing.
• Know your way around Excel and can create reports and work with data like a pro.
• Bring a positive, team‑spirited attitude and excellent time management skills.

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we’d like to make work a special place to be too. We’re the UK’s most loved bed retailer, so it’s important our people feel the love as well. There’s over 250 of us at our affectionally named “Bedquarters” in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.

We’re super passionate about our people‑first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all‑staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.

And together we’ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We’re owned by the world’s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You’ll even get a guided tour when you join and that’s part of our mission to get you fully bed‑ucated during your induction.

With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that’s a lot of Zzzs.

So if you’re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.

Dreams. Love your job.

Bonus and Benefits

• Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
• Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
• Buy‑in schemes: You’ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
• Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
• Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24‑hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service.
• Electric Car Scheme: Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions!
• New to 2024 – enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• On‑site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on‑site gym, where you’ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we’ve got it all!
• Hybrid working: Whether you’re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!