People Administrator

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