People Operations Recruitment Administrator

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider is seeking a People Operations Recruitment Administrator based in Newcastle. This role involves recruitment, staffing coordination for events, and administrative support. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in high-volume recruitment and HR administration, with a passion for enhancing employee experiences. The position offers a salary starting from £27,000 and excellent benefits including mental health support and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app with rewards

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Experience in recruitment or HR administration is a must.

Responsibilities

• Be the first contact for casual and contracted staff during onboarding.
• Coordinate staffing for matchdays and events.
• Carry out compliance checks and payroll processes.
• Engage staff through newsletters and socials.

Skills

Strong administration and organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Experience in recruitment and/or HR administration

Background in hospitality, catering, or events staffing

Ability to manage deadlines

A passion for creating great people experiences

Payroll experience

Knowledge of HR systems and processes

Previous experience in high-volume staffing operations

Job description

Overview

People Operations Recruitment Administrator – Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park, NE1 4ST. Salary from £27,000pa + excellent benefits. 40hrs per week, 5/7 to include all match days. Experience of high-volume recruitment including interviewing and payroll.

What You'll Do

• Be the first point of contact for our casual and contracted staff, guiding them through recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Coordinate staffing for matchdays, concerts and corporate events – ensuring we have the right people in the right place, every time.
• Carry out compliance checks, training records and payroll processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
• Bring creativity to staff engagement – from newsletters to staff socials, employability schemes and community recruitment events.
• Work with managers and teams across catering, hospitality and events to meet business needs and exceed expectations.
• Support the People Operations team on event days with check-ins, staff welfare and uniform coordination.

What You Bring

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in recruitment and/or HR administration
• A background in hospitality, catering, or events staffing
• Ability to manage deadlines, adapt under pressure, and support large-scale operations
• A passion for creating great people experiences
• Desirable: Payroll experience
• Knowledge of HR systems and processes
• Previous experience in high-volume staffing operations

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families: Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support; Employee Assistance Programme; access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards and a 24hr virtual GP; Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card; Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform; Retirement Plan; Death-in-Service benefit; opportunities for learning and development; Cycle to Work Scheme; Volunteering opportunities; a flexible and dynamic work environment.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily across On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage involvement in Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer and are committed to changing attitudes toward disability.

EEO and Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to promoting an inclusive culture; read more in our equality and diversity statements. The rewards and benefits guide is attached.

Keywords

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