People Administration Manager

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Wakefield seeks a People Administration Manager. This role involves leading HR operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive employee experience. Ideal candidates will have strong HR management experience and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

37 days holiday + bank holidays + additional closure days

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

Discounts on high street brands and leisure memberships

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration or operations at a supervisory or management level.
• Knowledge of employment law, processes, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of HR administrators.
• Ensuring compliant processes for recruitment and onboarding.
• Managing and reporting on HR performance data.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Details

Location: Wakefield
Salary: £40,837 - £43,321 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

About the Role

Are you a skilled, people-focused HR professional ready to lead a team and shape service delivery across the employee lifecycle? Do you take pride in building strong systems, driving continuous improvement, and delivering outstanding service?

We’re looking for a People Administration Manager to lead our operational HR administration function, ensuring our systems, processes, and people deliver excellence daily. Based at our Wakefield College campus, you’ll join a values-led team supporting a diverse workforce across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

Our service operates on-site during standard office hours, with some hybrid working available after the induction period on a team rota basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leading and developing a team of HR administrators to deliver high-quality, responsive service.
2. Ensuring compliant processes for recruitment, onboarding, contractual changes, and leavers.
3. Collaborating across the People Services team to identify improvements, lead projects, and support a positive employee experience.
4. Managing and reporting on HR performance data.
5. Acting as a key contact for audits, statutory returns, and legal data requests.

Candidate Requirements

1. Proven experience in HR administration or operations at a supervisory or management level.
2. Knowledge of employment law, processes, and compliance, including safeguarding and data protection.
3. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
4. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
5. Commitment to continuous improvement and supporting others to succeed.

Benefits

• 37 days holiday + bank holidays + additional closure days
• Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Discounts on high street brands and leisure memberships
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Overseas applicants must provide an overseas criminal record check.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Application Details

Closing date: 2nd June 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed