People Administrator (6 Month FTC)
About Arriva
Arriva is one of Europe’s leading transport providers, employing over 35,000 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 11 countries every year.
With a proud heritage dating back to 1938, we’re driven by an ambitious growth agenda Arriva is focused on building a strong and sustainable future.
We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused People Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
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
Administration
- 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
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experience 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
- Previous HR administration experience
- Experience managing DSARs or similar data requests
- Familiarity with HR systems (e.g. Workday)
- Experience using Microsoft Purview (eDiscovery, content search, 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 career within a large, complex and evolving organisation.
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Skills Required
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
- Experience managing administrative processes or casework to deadlines
- Understanding of GDPR or data protection principles, or willingness to learn quickly
- Exposure to Microsoft Purview or similar systems
- Previous HR administration experience
- Experience managing data subject access requests or similar data requests
- Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday
- Experience using Microsoft Purview, including eDiscovery, content search, and data export
Arriva Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arriva Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Arriva Group.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes and life assurance are presented as reliable components of the package, with access to workplace pensions such as Standard Life in the UK.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee assistance programs, cycle-to-work schemes, and retail discount platforms are commonly cited as part of the offering that helps reduce everyday costs.
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Flexible Benefits — Travel concessions for employees and eligible family members are highlighted, with regional variations that can include discounted or free bus travel.
Arriva Group Insights
What We Do
Arriva is a leading passenger transport operator in Europe, delivering approximately 1.5 billion passenger journeys annually. The company operates across 11 European countries, providing a diverse range of services including local buses, inter-urban commuter coaches, and regional and national train services. Arriva is dedicated to connecting people safely, reliably, and sustainably through its extensive public transport network.
