Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Up to £30,000

About the Role
Immediate Media Co 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 a month 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!

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, helping to ensure processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with best practices.

You’ll love this role if you have strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine passion for People & Culture, with the enthusiasm to contribute to a dynamic and supportive People team.

As a People Administrator you will:
- Support the People Partnering team in administration across the full employee lifecycle – from onboarding and offboarding to contract changes and family leave processes.
- Prepare and issue HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, reference checks, and employee letters.
- Maintain and update our HR system (HiBob) and ensure 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 to ensure accuracy.
- Manage the HR inbox, responding to employee queries on policies, processes, benefits and systems, and escalating where needed.
- Process purchase orders for People team invoices and liaise with Accounts to ensure smooth processing.
- Carry out and record DBS checks in line with compliance requirements.
- Support people data reporting and analysis to inform decision-making.
- Coordinate HR activities such as inductions, new starter lunches, and volunteering opportunities.
- Contribute to ad-hoc People projects and process improvements that enhance the employee experience.

Experience
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within HR
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Confident with systems and data; experience with an HRIS or similar tools is a plus

About you
- Organised and detail-oriented, proud of your accuracy and efficiency
- Proactive and self-motivated, able to manage your workload while knowing when to seek support
- Discreet and trustworthy, understands the importance of confidentiality in HR
- Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal
- People-focused, enjoys building relationships and supporting colleagues
- Enthusiastic about HR, keen to work in a progressive, flexible, and fun environment
- Collaborative team player, happy to get involved in a wide variety of projects

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required, but a passion for HR and administration is essential.