Job Description

A bit about the role …

The People & Culture Administrator provides essential administrative and coordination support across the People function. This role ensures HR processes are completed accurately and on time, supports recruitment and onboarding activity, maintains high‑quality data in BambooHR, and helps deliver a positive experience for all colleagues.

As our People & Culture Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for routine HR queries, ensuring colleagues receive friendly, efficient and values aligned support.

A bit about us …

Connolly is a leading construction refurbishment company based in Wigan, with family values at our core. We don’t just refurbish homes, we create communities and we’re committed to making positive change for people.

We operate within the social housing sector, providing holistic housing services to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, West Yorkshire and North Wales.

What you will be responsible for…

• Maintain accurate employee records in BambooHR, ensuring all changes, documents and lifecycle events are processed promptly.
• Post job adverts and support candidate attraction activities for all professional roles.
• Manage interview scheduling, communication and logistics.
• Conduct right to work checks and collect pre employment documentation.
• Support hiring managers and the People and Culture Advisor to create a consistent, professional candidate experience.
• Coordinate the onboarding process including paperwork, BambooHR system set‑up and induction scheduling.
• Support managers and colleagues with day to day queries related to policies, holidays, absence and general HR processes.
• Track probation reviews, training completion and other time sensitive tasks, prompting managers where required.
• Assist with note‑taking for meetings when requested.
• Maintain and organise digital HR files according to compliance standards.
• Ensure mandatory documents (e.g. right to work, training certifications) are collected and recorded.
• Support the coordination of engagement activities, events, celebrations and wellbeing initiatives.
• Help administer surveys and collate feedback for the People and Culture Advisor/Head of People and Culture.
• Work collaboratively with the People and Culture Advisor/ Head of People and Culture to ensure efficient delivery of the People function.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes.
• Provide flexible support during busy periods or project work.
• Champion Connolly’s values in day‑to‑day interactions.

What we’d like from you…

• Previous experience in HR administration.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident with systems, data entry and Microsoft Office tools.
• Clear, friendly communicator able to support colleagues professionally.
• Proactive, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.
• CIPD Level 3 (completed or working towards)
• Positive, values‑driven and committed to delivering a great colleague experience.
  

What we’ll give you …

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a family business with core values that put people first that is experiencing strong growth within the Social Housing Sector, supported by a strong diverse senior team. At Connolly Ltd, we know that when you feel valued and you enjoy your working environment, you perform better in your role and your overall morale and well-being improves.

In this role you will receive an attractive rewards package that will include a competitive salary/ package, company pension, generous holiday entitlement plus other benefits including training and development.

Ready to join Team Connolly?

If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer. No applicant will be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.