People Administrator

Department: People
Reports to: Senior People Advisor

At Mane, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-oriented People Administrator to join our People Team and help deliver an efficient, professional and supportive employee experience across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in HR administration, coordination or people operations who is looking to develop their skills and make a meaningful contribution across the full employee lifecycle.

Working closely with the Senior People Advisor and Learning & Development team, you will provide essential administrative support across a broad range of people activities, from recruitment and onboarding to employee records, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement.

The Role

 As People Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring our people processes run smoothly, accurately and efficiently. You will act as a first point of contact for general HR queries, maintain accurate employee and learning records, coordinate key activities and support the delivery of initiatives that contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files and HR databases in line with GDPR requirements and company standards.
• Support recruitment administration and coordinate onboarding activities, including pre-employment communication, documentation and introductory meetings.
• Respond to general HR queries professionally, escalating more complex matters to the Senior People Advisor where appropriate.
• Administer employment references and support maternity, paternity, adoption and sickness-related administration.
• Record and monitor employee absences, maintain relevant documentation and provide information to support absence reporting and analysis.
• Assist with benefits administration, keeping the company benefits platform up to date and ensuring changes are processed promptly.
• Organise employee review processes, manage calendars and issue reminders to support completion.
• Prepare HR documentation, reports and meeting notes, and provide administrative support for employee relations cases.

Learning & Development

• Maintain and update the HR Information System (HRIS) and Learning Platform, ensuring accurate data and consistent use across the business.
• Coordinate internal and external training sessions, including invitations, venue bookings, schedules and learning materials.
• Maintain accurate training records and monitor compliance with mandatory and regulatory learning requirements.
• Track Learning & Development metrics, including enrolment, attendance, completion rates and evaluation feedback.
• Provide administrative support for workshops, training programmes and wider development initiatives.

Throughout all aspects of the role, you will be expected to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and solutions-focused, with the confidence to manage a varied workload and build positive working relationships across the business.

You will ideally have:

• HR experience: Experience in an HR administrative, coordination or people operations role.
• HR knowledge: A good understanding of core HR processes and the importance of following policies and procedures accurately.
• Organisation: Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prioritisation: The ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Systems skills: Confidence using HRIS platforms, learning systems and Microsoft Office, with the ability to maintain accurate data and produce basic reports.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner when supporting employees and managers.
• Recruitment and onboarding: Experience supporting recruitment administration and coordinating onboarding activities.
• Confidentiality: The ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and in line with GDPR requirements.
• Teamwork: A collaborative approach and a willingness to work closely with colleagues across the People Team.
• Initiative: A proactive, practical and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Why Join MANE?

This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure across HR administration, employee experience and Learning & Development while working as part of a collaborative People Team.

You will have the chance to contribute to meaningful people initiatives, develop your HR knowledge and skills, and play an important part in delivering a positive and consistent employee experience across MANE.

Interested?

If you are passionate about people, enjoy keeping things organised and want to develop your career in HR, we would love to hear from you.