Immediate Media Co
People Administrator
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People Administrator
People Administrator (up to £30,000)
Immediate is home to some of the biggest and most loved consumer brands in the UK, including Radio Times, Good Food, and BBC Gardeners World magazine. Our trusted, quality content reaches millions of people monthly across digital, print, video, podcasts, apps, and live events.
We’re the destination for people looking to get more from the things they love. We’re here to inspire, fuel, encourage, and educate. Whether it’s the big things or the little things – from reaching fitness goals to savouring good food, cultivating outdoor spaces, or enjoying the latest TV sensation – we help bring our audiences joy.
About the Role
As a People Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day People (HR) operations at Immediate. You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with best practices.
Ideal Candidates:
- Have strong administrative skills, an excellent attention to detail, and a genuine passion for People & Culture
- Bring enthusiasm to contribute to a dynamic and supportive People team
Responsibilities
As a People Administrator, you will:
- Support the People Partnering team across administering the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and family leave processes
- Prepare and issue essential HR documentation, such as contracts, offer letters, reference checks, and employee letters
- Maintain and update our HR system (HiBob) and ensure all employee records are accurate and up to date
- Assist the Reward & People Ops Manager with benefits administration and the annual pay review process
- Coordinate payroll preparation, working closely with the payroll team for accuracy
- Manage the HR inbox, responding to employee queries and escalating as needed (policies, processes, benefits, systems)
- Process purchase orders for People team invoices, liaising with Accounts for smooth processing
- Complete and record DBS checks in line with compliance requirements
- Support people data reporting and analysis to inform organisational decision-making
- Coordinate HR activities such as inductions, new starter lunches, and volunteering opportunities
- Contribute to ad-hoc People projects and process improvements to enhance the employee experience
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Requirements
Must:
- Have proficient use of Microsoft Office
- Display organisational skill, detail orientation, and accuracy in output
- Be proactive, self-motivated, and capable of managing workloads while knowing when to seek support
- Feel comfortable with systems and data, ideally with HRIS or similar tools experience
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Strongly preferred:
- Previous administrative experience (ideally within HR)
- Discretion and trustworthiness with a solid understanding of confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- People-focused, preferring relationship-building and colleague support
- Interest in HR, enthusiasm for a progressive, flexible, and fun work environment
- Ability to contribute as a collaborative team player
Our Culture & Commitment
At Immediate, we pride ourselves on:
- An open, inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic culture that empowers employees to thrive
- Deep care for our people, local communities, and environmental impact
- Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, well-being programs, and sustainability strategies
People are at the core of everything we do. Immediate is an equal opportunities employer. We pledge not to discriminate on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, race, nationality, age, religion, belief, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We strongly support applications from those returning to work following a career break, parental leave, or caring responsibilities.
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