HR Administrator

Job Title: People Administrator

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term 1 year- starting July 2026

Location: Letchworth Head Office, moving to Hitchin in Summer 2026

We are seeking a People Administrator to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the People function across the organization. You will be the first point of contact for people-related queries and will play a key role in ensuring our people processes run smoothly. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being organised, working with people and contributing to a positive workplace and wishes to learn and develop in their HR career.

Responsibilities:

Providing day to day administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contract changes and offboarding

Maintain and update the HR information system (HRIS), ensuring employee records are accurate and up to date

Prepare and issue employment documentation including offer letters, contracts and variation letters

Assist with payroll preparation by collating absence data, starters, leavers, and contractual changes

Respond to general people queries from managers and team members in a timely and professional manner

Support employee relations casework with accurate note-taking and administrative follow-up including letters

Support annual people function projects

Produce regular and ad-hoc people reports and data as required

Travel to our offices in Derby and Burton Upon Trent to attend meetings, support teams and build relationships

Contribute to the wider People Team projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable manner

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using HR systems

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities

Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle – travel to homes in Derby and Burton Upon Trent is a core requirement of the role

Must have full right to work in the UK

Previous experience in a people administration role (desired)

Experience working in the care sector, residential childcare or a regulated environment (desirable)

What we offer:

Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (one of these days must be a Friday)

Competitive pay

3% Employer Pension contribution

Free DBS check

Blue light card

Refer a friend bonus scheme up to £500

Comprehensive training and induction

Career progression opportunities

Team building events

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you!

5ab Care are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references