People Team Administrator

Kindred Nurseries; Kettering; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nursery group is hiring a People Team Administrator for their office in Kettering. This full-time role involves managing employee files, supporting HR processes, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational skills, and IT proficiency. Kindred offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive culture as part of their dedicated team.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Structured working hours

Career development opportunities

Pensions and paid leave

Qualifications

• Positive approach to gaining further qualifications and CPD.
• Previous experience in HR administrative role is desirable.
• Familiarity with the Childcare sector is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee files and documentation across the employee lifecycle.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and HR processes.
• Assist with payroll and respond to payroll queries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational ability

Proactive problem-solving

IT skills in MS Office

Knowledge of GDPR

Tools

HR systems

Digital tools

ATS

LMS

Job description

People Team Administrator

Key Information

Location: Brooklands Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6FD
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

Are you passionate about supporting our People Team ? At Kindred, we believe work should be more than just a job – it should be a place where you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.

Due toa new opportunity, we’re excited to welcome a People Team Administratorto our friendly and dedicated team at our Head Office in Kettering. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for your next professional step, this role offers the chance to be part of a warm, inclusive environment where 91.71% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work.

What You’ll Need

Essential:

• A positive approach to gaining further qualifications and CPD.

Desirable:

• Strong previous experience in an Administrative role, in a fast-paced environment, within the HR function.
• Experience in a fast paced working environment, and working to Service Level Agreements.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving
• Sound understanding of GDPR, data protection and confidentiality.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office and/or HR systems and familiarity with digital tools, ATS, LMS and reporting platforms.
• Excellent organisational ability, attention to detail is paramount.
• Strong communication skills at all levels both written and oral.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Experience of working in the Childcare sector and with multi-site businesses is advantageous but not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage employee files and documentation across the full employee lifecycle, including monitoring and managing all Spark Notifications including change of details, NMW increases, Right to Work in UK, Visa’s and DBS records, ensuring that we are always compliant and managers are notified timely of any expirations
• Support with onboarding, offboarding, changes to terms, and other HR processes including issue of employment contracts, forms, and support the Nursery Managers with references and DBS checks, eligibility to work and complete suitability processes in line with Safer Recruitment, processing leavers and reference requests
• Assist with people reporting and data integrity across systems i.e. (Spark, Noodle Now, Medicash, Mintago,Team News), ensuring all data is accurate and up to date.
• Support with the completion of the monthly Payroll and responding to payroll queries.
• Support Advisors with note taking during formal meetings (investigations, disciplinaries, grievances) as well as with recruitment and training administration
• Support improvement projects and coordinate key personal actions.
• Ensure that all queries are responded to promptly or escalated to the responsible person.
• To complete all tasks promptly, within the agreed timescales.
• To demonstrate our values in everything you do.
• Keep your line manager updated and informed on your workflow and key information.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

Why Join Kindred?

At Kindred, we’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

Supportive Culture – Our nurseries are built on strong relationships, teamwork, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Career Development – Whether you're an apprentice or a seasoned professional, we offer clear progression pathways, structured training, and mentorship.
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy structured working hours, flexible shift options, and hybrid roles (where applicable).
Competitive Pay & Benefits – We regularly benchmark our salaries and offer generous benefits including bonuses, pensions, and paid leave.
Award-Winning Family – Join a company that values recognition, personal growth, and team success.

Our Recruitment Process

Closing Date: 2nd Janaury 2026

Interviews: Rolling interviews

Expected Start Date:January 2026

Our process includes:

• Successful candidates will be required tohave a DBS chekc as part of our safer recruitment process

Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey?

To apply for the People Team Administratorposition in Kettering, Northamptonshire, please click the "Apply" button and submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 2–5 working days. Thank you for considering a career with Kindred!