People Administration Manager

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education institution in the UK is seeking a People Administration Manager to lead operational HR functions. You will enhance processes, manage a team, and ensure compliance with employment laws while promoting a values-driven culture. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in HR, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR administration or operations at a supervisory or management level.
• Working knowledge of employment law, processes, and compliance, including safeguarding and data protection.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a 'can-do' approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of HR administrators.
• Ensuring robust and compliant processes for recruitment and onboarding.
• Collaborating to identify improvements and lead key projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

HR administration

Compliance knowledge

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, ensuring safeguarding practices are clear and embedded
• 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

What you'll bring / Qualifications

• 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.
• 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?
• 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

Safeguarding & Recruitment

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.