HR Analyst / Pensions Administrator - Full Time - East Sussex

At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.

As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone – because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.

Are you someone who enjoys making systems work smarter, has a knack for Excel, and thrives on getting the details just right? If so, this may be the role for you.

We’re looking for an HR Analyst / Pensions Administrator to join our supportive and collaborative HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we use data and systems to support our people.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning our HR system – making sure it runs smoothly and supports our colleagues, managers, and HR team in the best possible way.
• Creating insightful reports – helping us spot trends and make smart, data-driven decisions.
• Managing pension schemes – ensuring everything is handled efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.
• Supporting a major HRIS implementation – working closely with our HR Director to bring a new system to life.

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for someone with solid HR experience—whether you’re an HR Administrator, Coordinator, Manager, or HRIS Analyst— who’s interested in working for an organisation with a true sense of purpose.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience as a system administrator for an HRIS, and bonus points if you’ve worked with ATS, LMS, or Payroll systems.
• Strong Excel skills and a talent for turning data into meaningful dashboards and reports.
• A sharp eye for detail and confidence handling complex admin tasks with accuracy.

Experience with pension or benefits administration is a plus—but don’t worry if you’re new to it. We’ll provide training and support to help you grow in this area.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in a role that blends tech, data, and people, we’d love to hear from you.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office)

There is a full job description available on request.

• Experience of being a HRIS administrator / experienced user
• Experience of producing HR data/metrics and monthly reports
• Attention to detail / high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Expert level in the use of HR systems and Microsoft Excel

Desirable

• Experience of implementing an HRIS or playing a key role in the project team
• Experience of integrating an HRIS with other systems
• Experience of administering pension schemes, including LGPS
• Experience of benefit administration
• Knowledge of pension legislation and LGPS scheme regulations
• Ability to train others in the use of systems
• Ability to communicate complex data to non-specialist audiences and skills in effective presentation

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That’s why we\’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing Date: 19th September 2025

Salary: £37,000 to £40,000 per annum