People Administrator

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd. in Banbridge is seeking a meticulous People Administrator to support payroll, onboarding and employee lifecycle administration within the People and Talent team.

You will maintain HRIS data, generate reports and KPIs, ensure GDPR-compliant processes, and act as a first point of contact for staff and managers. The role offers stable permanent employment with a Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing and lifecycle administration.
• Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Ability to analyse and present workforce data.
• Support payroll, onboarding and reporting activities.
• Ensure GDPR compliance in all HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly and bi-weekly payroll data accurately.
• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding including checks and induction.
• Maintain personnel records and HRIS data.
• Audit HRIS data, generate reports and KPIs.
• Provide general admin support and be the first point of contact.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Onboarding

Employee lifecycle

Data reporting

GDPR

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

HR qualification or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Excel

MS Teams

Job description

People Administrator

Application Deadline: 20 October 2026

Department: People and Talent

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: People Manager

Description

Team Overview

You will join our dynamic People and Talent team and play a key role in delivering efficient and professional People administration support across the business. Reporting directly to the People Manager, you will support payroll, onboarding, employee lifecycle administration, HR systems and People reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented HR professional looking to develop their career within a growing business.

Role Overview

The People Administrator is responsible for ensuring the smooth administration of People and Talent processes while maintaining accurate employee records and supporting payroll, onboarding and reporting activities. This role requires strong administration skills, experience using HR Information Systems and the ability to analyse and present workforce data.

Job Details

Job Title | People Administrator
Location | Head Office, Banbridge
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | People Manager

What You'll be Doing

Support the effective delivery of payroll, People and Talent operations by accurately processing monthly and bi-weekly payroll data, employee changes and lifecycle activities. Coordinate end-to-end onboarding, including documentation, pre-employment checks, IT equipment and induction schedules, while supporting probation reviews and maintaining personnel records in line with GDPR requirements. Maintain accurate HRIS data, conduct audits, generate reports and produce People KPIs and dashboards to identify workforce trends and support leadership decision-making. Provide general administrative support, assist with employee engagement initiatives, resolve payroll and People queries, and act as a first point of contact for employees and managers.