People Admin / HR Admin Support - Temp in Sheffield

Hays are delighted to be supporting a Sheffield based organisation hire to a new temporary job opportunity for HR Administration.

Key Vacancy information

• Immediate start is required in June 2026.
• Sheffield central location
• 2-3 months of temporary support needed.
• This role could develop into a longer-term job opportunity.
• 37 hours a week Monday to Friday, 1 day hybrid available after training
• £25,949 £13.25 hour + holiday accrual (£14.84 per hour including holiday)
• The successful candidate will pass a DBS Check prior to starting completed by the organisation

Your New Role

We are currently supporting a well-established public sector organisation in Sheffield to recruit a temporary People Administrator to join their HR/ Recruitment Team. This is a fast-paced, administrative role where you will play a key part in delivering an efficient and accurate recruitment support service. Working within a collaborative HR function, you'll provide essential transactional and coordination support across the end-to-end hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activity, ensuring smooth and efficient processes
• Maintain and update recruitment records
• Support the administration of recruitment and onboarding, including documentation and compliance checks
• Process payroll-related changes and liaise with payroll colleagues to ensure accuracy
• Input and manage data across HR systems, ensuring high levels of accuracy
• Collate and produce reports and statistics for management information
• Carry out data quality checks and ensure information is up to standard
• Communicate with candidates, hiring managers and internal stakeholders, providing a professional service
• Handle recruitment-related queries and provide excellent customer support
• Organise and support recruitment events where required
• Assist with right to work checks and pre-employment screening, including DBS processes
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the team

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR or recruitment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Good communication skills and a professional approach

What You Need to Know

• This is a temporary role for 2-3 months
• Based in Sheffield City Centre with 1 day working from home
• You will be required to successfully pass a DBS check (processed by the organisation)
• Immediate/June availability is essential

What You'll Get in Return

• Opportunity to gain experience within a respected public sector organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working including hybrid arrangements
• Competitive hourly rate equivalent to £25,949