People Services Administrators

Group 1 Automotive; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing support

Healthcare access

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Training & development

Life assurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a People Services Administrator in Milton Keynes to manage HR admin tasks across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding, DBS/Right to Work checks and payroll data input.

You will support the wider People team, handle queries, maintain documentation, and contribute to a high-standard service while enjoying generous annual leave and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting formal correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare contracts for new employees and process contractual changes for current staff.
• Oversee new starter on-boarding and colleague off-boarding, ensuring all documentation is completed.
• Conduct and process Right to Work and DBS checks in line with legal requirements.
• Manage the People Services mailbox, responding to queries or redirecting as appropriate.
• Input new starter data into the HR and payroll systems within required deadlines.
• Respond to and complete employment reference requests.
• Support the wider People team with administrative tasks and projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer focus

Telephone manner

Tools

HR systems

Payroll systems

Job description

• Prepare contracts for new employees and process contractual changes for current staff
• Oversee new starter on-boarding and colleague off-boarding, ensuring all documentation is completed
• Conduct and process Right to Work and DBS checks in line with legal requirements
• Manage the People Services mailbox, responding to queries or redirecting as appropriate
• Input new starter data into the HR and payroll systems within required deadlines
• Respond to and complete employment reference requests
• Support the wider People team with administrative tasks and projects
• Previous experience in an administrative role (HR admin experience is desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting formal correspondence
• Accurate typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• A customer-focused approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Professional telephone manner and confidence in dealing with queries
• Basic understanding of employment law related to contracts, salaries, and right to work (desirable)
• Experience using HR or payroll systems (desirable)

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people. Our Values At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.

Good, honest, rewarding work. It's how we're built. At the heart of our People Services department, our People Services Administrators are committed to delivering outstanding and trusted support for our colleagues to provide high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of People Service processes and delivering a professional service to both employees and the wider business. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll gain valuable experience within a dynamic working environment. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options - just ask