People Services Administrator

Full time, permanent £24,710 - £25,590 As People Services Administrator at Wigan & Leigh College, you'll be at the heart of our HR team supporting staff across the College, maintaining accurate HR systems, and helping us deliver an exceptional employee experience. From onboarding new starters to co-ordinating staff development events, your work shapes a positive and inclusive workplace. You'll manage employment processes, produce accurate reports, coordinate development activities, and handle all the detail that keeps our HR team running smoothly. What you'll do * Respond professionally to our staff, handling everything from contracts to payroll questions. * Manage the full employee lifecycle - onboarding new starters, processing contract changes, and managing leavers with care and professionalism. * Prepare and issue employment documents including contracts, job descriptions, and variation letters. * Validate and process monthly data including timesheets, expense claims, and payroll adjustments. * Coordinate staff development activities including induction, training events, and learning initiatives. * Support recruitment and employee relations - scheduling interviews, note-taking, and keeping records. * Monitor and process departmental budgets, orders, and staffing invoices. * Generate and analyse HR data and performance metrics for leadership reporting. * Maintain and enhance our HR and payroll systems to ensure data integrity and efficient reporting. * Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent, professional college-wide service. * Spot issues before they become problems and flag them to the HR team. What you bring * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and ideally Access. * Recent experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR or education. * Excellent attention to detail. You catch things other people miss. * Strong organisational and communication skills with a genuine focus on supporting others. * Ability to develop and support efficient administrative systems. * Confidence in using digital tools and learning new systems quickly. * You're discreet and professional. You handle sensitive information carefully. * You can manage multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure. * A genuine commitment to supporting our college and people. Why join us? At Wigan & Leigh College, we don't just do admin - we support our people at every stage of their career. Behind every great student experience is a team of staff who feel valued and supported. You'll be part of the team that makes that happen. You'll work at a college for technical excellence that genuinely cares about education and opportunity, including yours. And you'll see outcomes of your hard every day in happy, committed staff. We're committed to equality, diversity, and sustainability in every aspect of our work. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, so you'll need an enhanced DBS check as part of this role. Apply now and join our HR team.  Applications close 2nd December.