People Administrator (12 Month FTC) in St Helens

People Administrator (12 Month FTC)About ArrivaArriva is one of Europe’s leading transport providers, employing over 35,000 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 11 countries every year.With a proud heritage dating back to 1938, we’re driven by an ambitious growth agenda Arriva is focused on building a strong and sustainable future.We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused People Administrator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.What You’ll Be DoingData Subject Access Requests (Primary Focus)Manage and coordinate all DSARs across HRTrack requests to ensure compliance with statutory deadlinesUse Microsoft Purview (eDiscovery & Content Search) to locate and extract dataWork with HR, IT, Payroll and wider stakeholders to gather informationReview and redact sensitive data in line with GDPR requirementsMaintain clear records and audit trailsIdentify and escalate risks or complex casesContinuously improve DSAR processes and documentationEnsure secure handling of all personal dataAdministrationAct as a first point of contact for employee queriesPrepare offer letters and employment documentationManage Right to Work processesSupport Joiners, Movers & Leavers (JML) activityMaintain accurate HR system dataLiaise with Payroll on employee changesConduct regular data and file auditsSupport wider HR administration as requiredWhat We’re Looking ForEssentialExperience handling sensitive and confidential informationExperience managing administrative processes or casework to deadlinesUnderstanding of GDPR or data protection principles (or willingness to learn quickly)Exposure to systems such as Microsoft Purview or similarDesirablePrevious HR administration experienceExperience managing DSARs or similar data requestsFamiliarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday)Experience using Microsoft Purview (eDiscovery, content search, data export)Skills & BehavioursStrong organisation and attention to detailAbility to analyse and extract data from systemsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsDiscreet and trustworthy with sensitive informationCollaborative team playerProfessional and customer-focused approachAdaptable in a fast-paced environmentWhy Join Us?At Arriva, our people are at the heart of what we do. You’ll join a supportive and inclusive HR team where your contribution matters and your expertise will help shape a positive experience for colleagues across the business. We’re committed to developing our people and offer opportunities to grow your career within a large, complex and evolving organisation.#LI-LS1INDCORP #J-18808-Ljbffr