Grow Your Career in HR – Join Us as a People Administration Officer! Location: Birkenhead, Wirral Salary: £23,957 - £25,406 per annum Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week CIPD Level 3 Qualification Fully Funded Permanent Role | Excellent Benefits | Supportive Team Are you passionate about people, detail-oriented, and looking to grow your career in Human Resources? This is your perfect opportunity to step into a HR role where you’ll gain real experience, learn from experienced professionals, and have your CIPD qualification fully funded while you work. Who We Are We are a values-driven organisation committed to empowerment, inclusion, resilience, and ambition. As part of our dynamic People & Organisational Development team, you’ll be at the heart of supporting staff and managers across the college, helping to shape a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and able to thrive. What You’ll Do As our People Administration Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for staff and managers, providing advice and carrying out a range of key HR and recruitment tasks. You’ll: Provide first-line HR advice and guidance on policies and procedures Draft contracts, letters, and documentation for new and existing staff Support recruitment processes from vacancy approval to onboarding Note take at meetings Keep our HR systems up to date and help produce key reports Assist with payroll, pensions, and other HR admin Take ownership of specific HR projects and contribute to improvements Help develop an inclusive and high-performing working culture What You’ll Gain In this role, you will: ✅ Gain hands-on HR experience across multiple areas ✅ Receive full funding to complete your CIPD Level 3 in HR Practice ✅ Work alongside a supportive HR Business Partner ✅ Get access to continuous learning and development opportunities ✅ Be part of a progressive, inclusive, and friendly workplace What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is: Enthusiastic about growing their career in HR with an opportunity for progression A great communicator with strong attention to detail Comfortable using Microsoft Office and HR systems Able to handle sensitive information with professionalism Ready to work independently, and as part of a close-knit team Committed to equality, inclusion, and excellent service If you’ve got some admin experience and are ready to take that next step, we’d love to hear from you! What We Offer Earn whilst you learn - CIPD Level 3 course fully paid for Generous annual leave – up to 9 weeks based on service Local Government Pension Scheme – with employer contribution rates currently at 20.6% Free on-site parking (subject to availability) Staff wellbeing support and employee benefits including discounted gym membership, discount schemes, recognition, cycle to work scheme and family friendly policies Modern office facilities and a welcoming environment How to Apply Ready to grow your HR career with us? Submit your CV today and start your journey with a team that values development, support, and impact. If you have any questions or need help applying, contact the People Team at hr@wmc.ac.uk – we’re happy to help.