JOB TITLE: People Administrator
ROLE TYPE: Permanent, Full Time
LOCATION: High Wycombe
HOURS/DAYS (per week): TBC / Flexi-time working hours, office based
SALARY RANGE: £30,000 to £33,000 (depending on experience)
NOTICE & PROBATION PERIODS: 6-month probation, 1 month notice up to 5 years, 2 months’ notice after 5 years.
BENEFITS/BONUSES/HOLIDAYS: 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Birthday off. Out of hours social events.
COMPANY CULTURE & SUMMARY:
An established Accounting Practice who are now embarking on an ambitious growth plan, powered by new investment to enable us to become the leading mid-market accountancy business in the region. In light of this exciting stage of growth, they are now looking for a People Administrator to support their most important asset—their people.
JOB ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):
As a People Administrator, you’ll be the first point of contact for most HR and people-related queries, providing efficient administrative support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being organised, building relationships, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
HR Administration
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
* Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and HR correspondence from templates
* Administer onboarding and offboarding processes, including any right-to-work checks and induction scheduling
* Process starters, leavers, and employee changes on the HR system
* Track and manage absence, holiday, and sickness records on the HR system
Recruitment Support
* Coordinate job adverts, liaise with agencies, and manage candidate communications
* Schedule interviews and prepare interview packs
* Support the onboarding experience for new joiners
Payroll & Benefits
* Collate and submit monthly payroll data to the internal accountant
* Assist with the administering of employee benefits
Learning & Development
* Maintain training records and CPD logs
* Coordinate bookings for all internal and external training courses
* Coordinate training membership renewals
* Maintain administration for apprenticeships
* Support the annual appraisal cycle and future planning meetings
Work Planning
* Work with the Head of Work Planning to allocate team resource, identify gaps and escalate any issues
General
* Assist with employee engagement initiatives and social events
* Support ad hoc HR projects and policy updates
* Provide first-line guidance on HR policies and procedures
ANY SPECIFIC TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Previous experience in an HR or people administration role
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident handling confidential information with discretion
* Clear, professional communication—written and verbal
* A team player with a proactive and positive attitude
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Right to work in the UK
Desirable:
* Experience in a professional services environment
* Familiarity with HR systems
* Working towards or holding a CIPD Level 3 qualification
* Understanding of UK employment law fundamentals
INTERVIEW & START DATES: ASAP