Absence Admin Support

Absence Admin Support
Sheffield: The role will involve travel when required, depending on business needs.

Salary:
£37,379 per annum

Reports to:
Operations Manager

At Northern, we know that looking after our colleagues means looking after our customers too. As Absence Admin Support, you\’ll play a key role in helping managers handle sickness absence fairly, consistently, and with care – keeping our teams strong and our services moving .

This role is all about organisation, accuracy, and communication. From scheduling mee tings and taking notes, to keeping absence records up to date and analysing trends, you\’ll be the go-to person for making sure absence processes run smoothly.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Supporting managers with all aspects of sickness absence, including note-taking at key meetings
• Scheduling meetings and preparing accurate paperwork in line with policy requirements
• Analysing absence trends and providing data insights to improve wellbeing and performance
• Assisting with the alternative duties process and keeping records updated

About You

• Experience in HR administration or absence management support
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiar with HR systems such as SAP or Skylight
• Able to work independently and handle sensitive data with care

What\’s in it for you?
At Northern, we don\’t just value our people – we go the extra mile to support them. Here\’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free travel for you, your partner, and your dependants on Northern services – plus 75% discount on other UK and European networks
• Generous pension scheme – we top up your contributions by 1.5 times
• Enhanced family benefits, including 9 months of full pay for maternity leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme and electric car leasing options
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, and wellbeing
• Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days leave
• Tailored training and career pathways
• Recognition programmes that celebrate brilliance every day

Why Northern?
We\’re more than just a train operator. We\’re the heartbeat of the North – connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we\’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England – and this year, we\’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back, we also look forward to the future of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey .

A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board. At Northern, we don\’t just move people from A to B – we\’re building a team where everyone feels they belong.

We can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that\’s something you need. We\’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria, you\’ll always be offered an interview.

All offers are subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob … there\’s a place for you here in the railway .