People Administrator (12 Month FTC)

What You'll Be Doing

• Data Subject Access Requests (Primary Focus)
  • Manage and coordinate all DSARs across HR
  • Track requests to ensure compliance with statutory deadlines
  • Use Microsoft Purview (eDiscovery & Content Search) to locate and extract data
  • Work with HR, IT, Payroll and wider stakeholders to gather information
  • Review and redact sensitive data in line with GDPR requirements
  • Maintain clear records and audit trails
  • Identify and escalate risks or complex cases
  • Continuously improve DSAR processes and documentation
  • Ensure secure handling of all personal data
• HR Administration (Secondary Focus)
  • Act as a first point of contact for employee queries
  • Prepare offer letters and employment documentation
  • Manage Right to Work processes
  • Support Joiners, Movers & Leavers (JML) activity
  • Maintain accurate HR system data
  • Liaise with Payroll on employee changes
  • Conduct regular data and file audits
  • Support wider HR administration as required

Essential Experience

• Handling sensitive and confidential information
• Managing administrative processes or casework to deadlines
• Understanding of GDPR or data protection principles (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Exposure to systems such as Microsoft Purview or similar

Desirable Experience

• Previous HR administration experience
• Experience managing DSARs or similar data requests
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday)
• Experience using Microsoft Purview (Content Search, eDiscovery, data export)

Skills & Behaviours

• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to analyse and extract data from systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
• Collaborative team player
• Professional and customer focused approach
• Adaptable in a fast paced environment

Why Join Us?

At Arriva, our people are at the heart of what we do. You'll join a supportive and inclusive HR team where your contribution matters and your expertise will help shape a positive experience for colleagues across the business. We're committed to developing our people and offer opportunities to grow your HR career within a large, complex and evolving organisation.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 7th 2026. Arriva Group reserves the right to close this vacancy early.