Your new roleA well-established organisation based in Bedford is looking to recruit a Temporary People Administrator to join their busy People & Culture team. This is a long-term temporary opportunity starting as soon as possible and expected to run until at least January 2027.
You will initially be full-time office based in Bedford during training. Once fully trained, the role offers hybrid working with up to 50% working from home.
This is a varied and fast-paced administrative role supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment coordination and HR administration.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Coordinating end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including advertising roles, liaising with candidates and hiring managers, arranging interviews and issuing offers
2. Preparing contracts and employment documentation, ensuring accuracy andpliance
3. Managing pre-employment checks such as references, right to work checks and occupational health clearance
4. Processing starters, leavers and contract changes on the HR and payroll system
5. Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring GDPRpliance
6. Supporting payroll deadlines by ensuring timely and accurate data entry
7. Managing shared inboxes, responding to queries and providing a high level of customer service
8. Supporting wider HR administration including contract extensions, flexible working requests and fixed-term renewals
9. General administrative support to the People & Culture team as required
What you'll need to succeed
This role would suit someone who already has HR administration experience, or a strong administrator with solid experience who is looking to move into HR.
You will ideally have:
10. Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
11. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
12. Experience working with databases and managing confidential information
13. Strong organisational skills with the ability to managepeting priorities and deadlines
14. Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
15. Excellent written and verbalmunication skills
16. A professional, customer-focused approach
Previous HR or recruitment administration experience is advantageous but not essential if you have strong transferable administrative skills and a genuine interest in HR.
What you'll get in return
17. A long-term temporary role with stability until at least January 2027
18. Hybrid working (50% home working after training)
19. Valuable experience within an established People & Culture function
20. Supportive team environment and structured training
21. Full-time hours working Mon - Thurs and Fridays 9-5pm
22. On-site free parking