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:

• Coordinating end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including advertising roles, liaising with candidates and hiring managers, arranging interviews and issuing offers
• Preparing contracts and employment documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Managing pre-employment checks such as references, right to work checks and occupational health clearance
• Processing starters, leavers and contract changes on the HR and payroll system
• Maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Supporting payroll deadlines by ensuring timely and accurate data entry
• Managing shared inboxes, responding to queries and providing a high level of customer service
• Supporting wider HR administration including contract extensions, flexible working requests and fixed-term renewals
• 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:

• Proven administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Experience working with databases and managing confidential information
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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

• A long-term temporary role with stability until at least January 2027
• Hybrid working (50% home working after training)
• Competitive hourly pay of £16-£18 per hour
• Valuable experience within an established People & Culture function
• Supportive team environment and structured training
• Full-time hours working Mon - Thurs 9-5.30pm and Fridays 9-5pm
• On-site free parking

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please apply now or contact Hays for more information.

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