People Administration Manager

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

Job summary

A leading education group in Wakefield seeks a People Administration Manager to oversee HR operations. This role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee experience. The position offers a supportive environment with a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.

Benefits

37 days holiday + bank holidays + additional closure days

Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Continuous professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with high street brands

Discounted membership for Aspire leisure facilities

Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £40,837 - £43,321 per annum (pay award pending)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

Are you a skilled and 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 and ensure that our systems, processes, and people deliver excellence every day. Based at our Wakefield College campus, you’ll join a values-led team working across the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group to support a diverse and dedicated workforce.

We operate an on-site service to our customers during standard office hours, so our roles are predominantly carried out within the College environment. An element of hybrid working will be available following the induction period on a team rota basis.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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

This role is central to how we operate and grow. You’ll work closely with the Director of People Services and help deliver on our People Strategy while promoting our values: Respect, Inclusion, Ambition, and Collaboration.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in HR administration or operations at a supervisory or management level
• Working knowledge of employment law, processes and compliance, including specifically, safeguarding and data protection
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a “can-do” approach
• A commitment to continuous improvement and supporting others to succeed
  
  

Why Join Us?

• 37 days holiday + bank holidays + additional closure days
• Access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme
• Valuable learning opportunities through continuous professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 personal support
• Discounts with a wide range of high street brands
• Discounted membership for Aspire leisure facilities
• Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
  
  

We’re proud of our inclusive and respectful culture, where every colleague is encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. If you're ready to make a positive difference in a dynamic and purposeful organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your expertise to an organisation that’s focused on people, progress, and purpose.

Closing date: 2nd June 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.