Job Description

HR & People Administrator

Plymouth

Full Time

25,500 to 27,000 per annum

Overview of the role as a HR & People Adminis

trator:


We are looking for a proactive and detail oriented HR & People Administrator to join our team and support the day to day operations of the People function across our group of businesses. This role is ideal for someone who is keen to learn, highly organised, and motivated to support a wide range of HR activities. Working directly with the Head of People, you will gain exposure to all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll, pensions, and people projects.


This is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong foundation in HR within a growing and fast paced organisation.

Key Responsibilities as a HR & People Administrator:

Support the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of data and deadlines are met. Assist with pension administration, including updates and queries. Build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders across the group, supporting collaboration and trust. Provide recruitment support, including: + Screening CVs and applications. + Conducting initial candidate screening calls.
+ Coordinating interviews and candidate communication & feedback.
Maintain accurate employee records and support with HR system updates. Assist in drafting letters, contracts, and documentation as required. Provide first line support for employee enquiries, escalating where necessary. Support the Head of People with administration for performance management (e.g. PIPs, probation reviews, 1:1 scheduling). Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and initiatives across the group, including engagement, wellbeing, and compliance projects. Support with reporting and data gathering for HR metrics and audits.

What we're looking for

To thrive in this role, you will:

Be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. Be eager to learn new processes and develop within HR. Be able to build positive and professional relationships with employees, managers, and stakeholders across the business. Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Be confident in handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Be comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively. Be proactive and flexible, with a willingness to support across different areas of HR. Have good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ideally have some prior administration experience (though not essential, as full training will be provided).

About Shift

Shift is a rapidly expanding marketplace that's transforming the logistics industry. We're on a mission to revolutionise how goods move from point A to point B, leveraging innovative technology to deliver smarter, faster, and more efficient delivery solutions. Trusted by some of the most well-known brands, Shift powers cutting-edge logistics that enhance convenience and flexibility for all users.


At Shift, you'll join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to redefining logistics and unlocking new opportunities in an ever-evolving market.

Why join Shift?

Plenty of benefits such as 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) and enhanced MAT and PAT pay. At Shift, we're all about personal growth, development, and creating opportunities. Collaborative working environment, working within cross functional teams across the business group. We are focused on finding solutions for our customers, drivers and partners through the use of technology. Ambitious, flexible and challenging culture. You will have a direct impact on the growth of the business - we will always need and want you to bring ideas to the table!





If you have the drive and determination to make an impact on a growing business, apply now!