Absence Admin Support 18 month secondment

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Operations
SALARY: 32853 rising to 38650 per annum after 6 months
ROLE TYPE: Onsite
LOCATION: Manchester
HOURS: 35 per week

Absence Admin Support

People come to Northern for trains they can rely on and colleagues who genuinely care about doing the right thing. As part of our team at Northern youd help keep everything running smoothly by supporting managers with fair and consistent sickness absence processes. Your work would help create healthier teams stronger communication and a better experience for colleagues and customers alike.

Youd be part of a busy Operations environment where accuracy empathy and clear organisation make a real difference. From preparing key documents to analysing emerging trends youd be the steady hand that keeps absence-related tasks flowing in the right direction.

What youll be doing

Supporting managers with all aspects of sickness absence including accurate note-taking at meetings
Scheduling meetings and preparing clear policy-aligned paperwork
Keeping our absence management systems up to date including Skylight and SAP while ensuring GDPR requirements are met
Analysing absence trends and sharing insights that help improve wellbeing and performance
Assisting with the alternative duties process and maintaining accurate records
Travelling across the network when needed to provide hands-on support to the Operations team

About you

Organisation communication and attention to detail thats three things youll bring that really matter in this role. Youll also bring:

Experience in HR administration or absence management support
Confidence using Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with HR systems such as SAP or Skylight
The ability to work independently and handle sensitive information 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: Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.

Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.

Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.

Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family lifestyle and more.

Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.

Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating 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.

BUSINESS FUNCTION: OperationsSALARY: 32853 rising to 38650 per annum after 6 monthsROLE TYPE: OnsiteLOCATION: ManchesterHOURS: 35 per weekAbsence Admin SupportPeople come to Northern for trains they can rely on and colleagues who genuinely care about doing the right thing. As part of our team at Nor...