People Administrator

Join Our Team as a People Administrator

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

We're looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented People Administrator to support the delivery of a high-quality HR service across the business. Working closely with the HR team, you'll ensure the smooth running of core HR processes and systems, helping to drive effective people management and a great employee experience.

In this role, you'll handle day-to-day HR administration, support key HR cycles, and act as a key point of contact between employees, managers, and external partners. It's a great opportunity to gain exposure across a wide range of HR activities and grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Perfect for someone who thrives on delivering excellent service and making a real impact.

What you'll do:

• Act as the first point of contact for general HR queries, escalating relevant issues to HR colleagues as appropriate.
• Maintain and update HR systems and employee records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Support the coordination and administration of recruitment activities liaising with the Recruitment Business Partner as appropriate and helping manage candidate communications where appropriate.
• Provide support to the wider HR team across Chesterfield and London to help ensure effective management of employee relations matters and issues,
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparation of contracts, induction materials, and exit documentation.
• Support managing the monthly payroll inputs, liaising with the HR Business Partner, People Partner and external payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Support the HR team with the delivery of cyclical HR activities such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and employee engagement initiatives.

This role would suit someone with:

Essential

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordinator role (typically 1–2 years).
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and documentation.
• Good understanding of HR processes and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across the business.

Desirable

• Experience using HRIS platforms and payroll systems.
• Familiarity with employment legislation and HR best practices.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or working towards.
• Experience supporting training or employee engagement initiatives.

Why Brightwell?

As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.
• A pension with 15-17% employer contributions (depending on age).
• 8 x salary Life Insurance.
• Generous family friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption and paternity leave)
• Free health assessments.
• Health cash plan.
• Professional study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness network platform access.
• Free on-site parking.

Building an inclusive work environment:

Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell's RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.

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