Absence Admin Support Sheffield

Sheffield - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Absence Admin Support

Sheffield: The role will involve travel when required depending on business needs.

Salary: 37379 per annum

Reports to: Operations Manager

At Northern we know that looking after our colleagues means looking after our customers too. As Absence Admin Support youll play a key role in helping managers handle sickness absence fairly consistently and with care keeping our teams strong and our services moving .

This role is all about organisation accuracy and communication. From scheduling meetings and taking notes to keeping absence records up to date and analysing trends youll be the go-to person for making sure absence processes run smoothly.

What youll be doing

Supporting managers with all aspects of sickness absence including note-taking at key meetings
Scheduling meetings and preparing accurate paperwork in line with policy requirements
Maintaining absence management systems (like Skylight and SAP) and ensuring GDPR compliance
Analysing absence trends and providing data insights to improve wellbeing and performance
Assisting with the alternative duties process and keeping records updated

About you

Experience in HR administration or absence management support
Highly organised with strong time management skills
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint)
Familiar with HR systems such as SAP or Skylight
Able to work independently and handle sensitive data with care

Whats in it for you

At Northern we dont just value our people we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:

Free travel for you your partner and your dependants on Northern services plus 75% discount on other UK and European networks
Generous pension scheme we top up your contributions by 1.5 times
Enhanced family benefits including 9 months of full pay for maternity leave
Cycle to Work Scheme and electric car leasing options
Exclusive discounts on shopping travel and wellbeing
Holiday purchase scheme buy up to 5 extra days leave
Tailored training and career pathways
Recognition programmes that celebrate brilliance every day

Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back we also look forward to the future of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey .

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board. At Northern we dont just move people from A to B were building a team where everyone feels they belong.

We can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria youll always be offered an interview.

All offers are subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway .

Absence Admin SupportSheffield: The role will involve travel when required depending on business needs.Salary: 37379 per annumReports to: Operations Manager At Northern we know that looking after our colleagues means looking after our customers too. As Absence Admin Support youll play a key role in...