People Team Administrator (HR & Recruitment)

• Location: Plymouth, UK Remote
• Hourly Rate: £13.72 – £15.11 per hour depending on experience
• Contract: Full-time, Temporary / Contract (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Recruiter: Reed

About the Opportunity

Reed is delighted to partner with a leading multi-academy education trust based in Plymouth to recruit a proactive and organized People Team Administrator.

This is a fantastic contract opportunity for an administration professional to join a dedicated, collaborative People Team. Offering a flexible hybrid working model, this role balances the convenience of working from home with occasional on-site collaboration, making it perfect for someone seeking immediate, well-paid temporary work with a great work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

As a core member of the People Team, you will deliver high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Your main duties will include:

• Enquiry Management: Acting as the first point of contact, handling day-to-day HR and people queries via a shared inbox.
• Employee Lifecycle: Supporting end-to-end recruitment, onboarding processes, and payroll administration.
• Data Integrity: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee records and compliance data.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with the Resourcing & OD Manager to support organisational development initiatives and ensure a highly responsive service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a detail-oriented administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience: A strong background in general administration or experience working within a dedicated People/HR function.
• Skills: Excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and strong proficiency in Excel.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience working within a busy environment or the educational/school sector is highly advantageous, though not essential.
• Attributes: Strong communication skills, discretion when handling sensitive data, and a highly organised approach to managing your workload.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive hourly pay
• True hybrid working flexibility.
• The chance to build valuable experience within a supportive, purpose-driven educational trust.

How to Apply

If you have the administrative expertise and want to start a rewarding contract role quickly, apply through Reed today!