People Services Senior Administrator (Maternity Cover)

South Devon College; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata

Training and funded higher education

Local Government Pension Scheme 15.1%

On Site Nursery (Mama Bears)

Employee discounts

Discounted travel schemes

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a Senior Administrator - People (Maternity Cover) in Paignton. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, manage employee records and onboarding, and deliver a high-quality People service while handling confidential information with professionalism.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent organisation, and a commitment to safeguarding. The post offers hybrid working and a generous benefits package with a fixed-term maternity cover.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience in pressurised customer-service environment.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Accurate keyboard skills with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication; calm, diplomatic and confidential.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children and young people.
• HR environment experience or CIPD Level 3 qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment and selection, guiding managers and coordinating advertising and interviews.
• Act as front-line contact for People Team, delivering excellent service to staff, applicants and external stakeholders.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and employment documentation, complete pre-employment checks and onboarding.
• Create and maintain employee records on HR systems and databases with accurate data.
• Monitor and process employee lifecycle activities (absence, changes, probation, family leave, leavers).
• Maintain the Single Central Record and support safer recruitment processes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a professional, efficient People service across the College.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Experience in pressurised environment

IT & MS Office

Organisational skills

Typing accuracy

Communication skills

Calm & diplomatic

Confidentiality

Safeguarding commitment

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

South Devon College is seeking a Senior Administrator - People (Maternity Cover) in Paignton. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, manage employee records and onboarding, and deliver a high-quality People service while handling confidential information with professionalism.

The role requires strong IT skills, excellent organisation, and a commitment to safeguarding. The post offers hybrid working and a generous benefits package with a fixed-term maternity cover.