People Administrator (HR)

Leigh Academies Trust; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Rochester is seeking a Part-Time People Administrator to join their HR team. This role involves managing the employee lifecycle and supporting HR functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills. This hybrid position offers flexibility and a competitive starting salary, along with generous benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

On-site parking

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to manage full employee lifecycle administration.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments.
• Passionate about a career in HR.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, and personnel files.
• Ensure accurate payroll data and maintain confidential records.
• Support People Advisors and Partners with note-taking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization skills

Job description

Ready to launch your HR career? The People Services Team at Leigh Academies Trust is seeking a Part-Time People Administrator to join our dynamic and expert HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build a strong foundation in human resources.

What you'll bring:

• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for a career in HR.

Your role will involve:

• Managing the full employee lifecycle administration (onboarding, offboarding, recruitment, personnel files, absence, etc.).

• Ensuring accurate payroll data and maintaining confidential staff records.

• Providing crucial support to People Advisors and Partners, including note-taking.

This hybrid role is based in Strood, Rochester, with Monday to Wednesday in the office and the rest of the week working from home. We're offering 21 or 26.5 hours per week, with flexibility on specific working hours to be discussed at interview.Please include in your personal statement what your preferred hours are.

What we offer:

• Starting salary of 24,404 full time equivalent

• Generous annual leave (5 weeks + bank holidays, increasing to 6)

• Hybrid working

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Enhanced Maternity Pay

• Free on-site parking

• Training and development opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programme & GP service

Interviews will take place on 18th/19th August 2025.