People Administrator- part-time job share

About the role...

We have an exciting job share opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented People Administrator to join our busy People Administration team. This role involves working 19 hours across 2.5 days per week in a collaborative job-share arrangement.

The role will be based in our Customer Support Centre, so being within commuting distance of Walsall is essential.

As a People Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting our HR operations by providing administrative assistance across Retail, Customer Support Centre, and Distribution Centre teams. 

Reporting to the HR Admin Team Lead, you'll collaborate closely with your job-share partner to deliver seamless HR Administration support. This will involve processing new starter paperwork, updating colleague details, conducting Right to Work checks, and handling bonus and pay review documentation.

In a varied role with no two days being the same, you will thrive on working in a fast-paced environment whilst prioritising your workload, working as a team and autonomously when required.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:

Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Why choose us?

• Competitive salary - £25,000 per annum pro rata.
• Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
• Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
• Free On-Site Parking: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
• Onsite Coffee Lounge: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
• Exclusive Store Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
• My Staff Shop: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
• Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
• Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact and Responsibilities…

• Maintaining and updating the HR system with information on new or existing colleagues
• Assisting with the review and development of HR admin processes
• Administering HR-related documentation, such as offer letters, right-to-work letters, bonus/pay review letters and processing of new starter paperwork. 
• Ensuring all right-to-work documents are verified and compliant.
• Producing and processing addendum to contracts and change of details letters for monthly paid promotions and transfers.

Skills and Knowledge…

• Experience working in an HR admin role is desirable.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of HR legislation and best practice is desirable.

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 850 stores and nearly 17,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings. 

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves!