People Administrator (HR)

Leigh Academies Trust; Salters Cross; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational organization in England is seeking a Part-Time People Administrator to join their HR team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing you to work partly in the office and from home. Responsibilities include managing employee lifecycle administration and supporting People Advisors. The starting salary is competitive, with generous leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (5 weeks + bank holidays)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Sharp attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for a career in HR.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle administration.
• Ensure accurate payroll data and maintain staff records.
• Provide support to People Advisors and Partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize

Comfort in fast-paced environments

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

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact [e-mail].

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