Absence Admin Support

Overview

Northern is hiring a full-time Absence Admin Support professional to join its Newcastle team. This role is ideal for someone with HR administration experience who thrives on organization, accuracy, and communication. You’ll support managers in handling sickness absence fairly and consistently, helping maintain strong teams and smooth operations.

• Location:
  
  Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK (with travel as required)
• Salary: £37,379 per annum
• Contract Type:
  Full-Time
• Reports to:
  
  Operations Manager

• Support managers with all aspects of sickness absence, including note‑taking at meetings
• Schedule meetings and prepare documentation in line with policy
• Analyze absence trends and provide data insights to improve wellbeing and performance
• Assist with the alternative duties process and maintain accurate records

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience in HR administration or absence management
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with HR systems such as SAP or Skylight
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive data with discretion

• Free travel for you, your partner, and dependants on Northern services
• 75% discount on other UK and European rail networks
• Generous pension scheme (1.5x employer contribution)
• Enhanced family benefits, including 9 months of full maternity pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme and electric car leasing options
• Exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, and wellbeing
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Tailored training and career development pathways
• Recognition programmes celebrating employee achievements

Northern is a major UK train operator with over 2,500 daily services. As the heartbeat of the North, Northern connects communities, drives sustainable growth, and is celebrating 200 years of modern railway history. The company is committed to improving rail travel and enhancing customer experience while fostering an inclusive workplace.

to apply directly via Linked In or Northern’s careers portal
. Early applications are encouraged.