HR Administrator (Bedford)

Gravity Recruit Limited; Wootton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Volunteer day

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Deals Hub discounts

Shares purchase

Cycle to work

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Gravity Recruit Limited is seeking a Senior People Administrator to join the People Team at our Head Office near Bedford. This on-site role is full time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, and focuses on keeping our HR operations running smoothly across the employee lifecycle.

You’ll champion Workday, maintain accurate records, support managers, and provide a professional HR service with great attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administration role.
• Strong Workday experience essential.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Be the People Team Workday champion, ensuring starters, leavers and contractual changes are processed accurately and on time.
• Support managers and colleagues with Workday queries, helping them navigate processes and get the most from the system.
• Monitor pre-employment checks, onboarding and leavers, ensuring timely actions.
• Maintain accurate employee records across Workday and SharePoint, ensuring data security and GDPR compliance.
• Manage the HR inbox, providing a friendly, professional service.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent yet collaborative

Tools

Workday

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior People Administrator

Bedfordshire | Full Time | Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced HR Administrator who loves keeping things organised, solving problems and making sure people have a great experience.

We're looking for a Senior People Administrator to join their People Team, based onsite at our Head Office near Bedford. This is a varied and important role where you'll help keep our HR operation running smoothly, supporting colleagues and managers throughout the employee lifecycle.

You'll be someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, enjoys being the person others can rely on, and is confident using HR systems — particularly Workday.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll play a key role in keeping our people processes running efficiently and ensuring our colleagues receive a professional, responsive HR service.

You’ll:

• Be the People Team Workday champion, ensuring starters, leavers and contractual changes are processed accurately and on time.
• Support managers and colleagues with Workday queries, helping them navigate processes and get the most from the system.
• Monitor key HR processes including pre-employment checks, onboarding and leavers, making sure everything happens when it should.
• Maintain accurate employee records across Workday and SharePoint, ensuring information is secure, up to date and handled in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Manage the HR inbox, responding to queries promptly and providing a friendly, professional and customer-focused service.

What You'll Bring:

You’ll be an organised, proactive, and people-focused HR professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and knows that the small details can make a big difference.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an HR administration role, with an excellent understanding of the employee lifecycle adn HR processes.
• Strong Workday experience and confidence using HR systems are essential.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the professional and approachable manner.
• The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the People Team.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential employee information.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

What's in it for you?

• Time For You: 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: One paid day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan with cashback on dental, optical, chiropody and specialist consultations, tests and scans, plus Virtual GP access.
• Your Future: Contributory workplace pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Life Assurance: Financial protection and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to our Deals Hub, with savings on everyday purchases, family activities and more.
• Investment: The opportunity to purchase shares in the global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save on commuting through our Cycle to Work Scheme, plus access to fitness videos and gym discounts.

Package: £35,000 + Package + Benefits

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