People Administrator

6 month FTC

Hybrid working (3 days per week in Warwick, monthly travel required)

Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum

We're supporting a major organisation in the energy sector as they build out a standalone People function following a recent structural transformation.

As part of this journey, they are looking for an experienced People Administrator to join their People Operations team-playing a key role in delivering a seamless HR service powered by Workday.

This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment (circa 900 tickets per month), where you'll act as the front-line support for all People-related queries and help ensure a smooth employee experience across the full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries via Workday (case management & telephony)
• Deliver high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding to retirement)
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry within Workday
• Manage onboarding processes, including right-to-work and compliance checks
• Support key People processes, including absence, benefits, reward, and promotions
• Triage and resolve queries, escalating more complex cases to Tier 2 support
• Support the team during a major system and service transition
• Engage with third-party providers to ensure smooth delivery of People services
• Produce and analyse People data reports, supporting decision-making
• Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure compliance and audit readiness

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a People Operations / HR Administrator role
• Strong Workday experience (essential), including case management
• Experience delivering high-volume HR support in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a customer-first mindset
• Ability to handle queries efficiently and provide clear guidance to stakeholders
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyse HR data
• Experience working with third-party providers is advantageous
• Exposure to Trade Unions or regulated environments (desirable)

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention