People Administrator

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the United Kingdom seeks a People Administrator to provide confidential administrative support across the People Directorate. The role involves coordinating recruitment, maintaining HR records, and supporting training initiatives. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a foundational knowledge of HR systems. Flexible and hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in supporting HR operations and data management.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee lifecycle processes.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate records in HR systems.

Skills

Organised and detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Customer-focused

Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Good understanding of GDPR

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English

CIPD Level 3 (working towards)

Tools

iTrent

PDR Pro

Job description

As a People Administrator, you’ll provide high-quality, confidential administrative support across the People Directorate. You’ll be the first point of contact for queries, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee data, and supporting key processes, such as recruitment, onboarding, training, and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee lifecycle processes (starters, leavers, changes)
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities
• Maintain accurate records in HR systems (e.g., iTrent, PDR Pro)
• Support training and development events and e-learning administration
• Assist with occupational health referrals and wellbeing initiatives
• Respond to queries via the People Helpdesk and ensure excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills
• Customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office, with a good understanding of GDPR and data protection
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment
• Holds a full driving licence, GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
• CIPD Level 3 (working towards) or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting HR operations, recruitment, training and data management

Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about delivering excellent service? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting people processes that make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community. Will you join us?

Our Service is only as good as its people. When employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working.