Talent Administrator
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | HP10 (YU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dreams Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dreams_9797-8492 |
Summary
At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. There`s over 250 of us at our affectionally named `Bedquarters` in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, where every dreamer makes a difference.
We`re super passionate about our people-first culture, which means we like to keep things simple and celebrate every success, big or small! From a payday treats trolley to charity fundraisers and all-staff lunches, we know we do it best when we do it together.
And together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, and have our very own Bed Factory right here in the UK. You`ll even get a guided tour when you join and that`s part of our mission to get you fully bed-ucated during your induction.
With 208 stores nationwide, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres, we sell 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs.
So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.
Dreams. Love your job.
We`re looking for a new Talent Administrator to join our People Team based in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire. As a Talent Administrator, you`ll be at the heart of our fast-paced Talent Acquisition team, making sure every new hire has a smooth and exciting journey from offer to their very first day.
You`ll be the go-to support for our amazing Talent Managers, helping across all four of our dynamic business areas. From crafting offer letters and preparing contracts to running reference checks and pulling reports, you`ll keep everything running like clockwork.
Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day
While the Talent Administrator role has a set of core responsibilities, no two days are quite the same! With shifting priorities throughout each month.
- Setting up and processing all new starters, including preparing employment contracts and welcome packs that make a great first impression.
- Ensuring all post-starter paperwork is completed accurately and on time to meet payroll deadlines.
- Preparing revised contracts or documents when start dates or details change?"because flexibility is key!
- Keeping all documentation neatly filed and organised electronically.
- Providing system login details to Hiring Managers and new Dreamers on Day One, so they`re ready to hit the ground running.
- Requesting, chasing, and recording employment references, always working to meet agreed SLAs.
- Running graduation reports to help our People Admin team process colleague milestones efficiently.
- Support the Talent inbox by managing incoming queries and providing timely, helpful responses to candidates, hiring managers, and internal teams.
- Cross-functional collaboration with other departments and teams including People Admin and Payroll.This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:
We`re looking for someone who`s not just great at admin, but brings energy, ideas, and a love for people to the table. You`ll thrive in this role if you:
- Have solid admin experience in a fast-paced environment and a sharp eye for detail.
- Are proactive and full of ideas to help boost the Talent Team`s productivity.
- Can juggle multiple tasks with ease and deliver results on time.
- Build strong relationships across all levels of the business with a friendly, professional approach.
- Communicate clearly and confidently?"both on the phone and in writing.
- Know your way around Excel and can create reports and work with data like a pro.
- Bring a positive, team-spirited attitude and excellent time management skills.
In your dream role, you`ll also receive:
- Bonus: Our discretionary annual bonus scheme recognises the hard work and dedication of our superstar dreamers.
- Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
- Parking: We know it goes without saying, but our free onsite parking gives you peace of mind when you travel.
- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a 24-hour helpline with a variety of support services, as well as hosting an out of hours GP service.
- Electric Car Scheme - Our salary sacrifice eclectic car scheme is a budget friendly way to cruise around in style and most importantly, lower those emissions!
- New to 2024 - enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- On-site gym, Step into our newly refreshed, free on-site gym, where you`ll find everything you need to stay fit and energized. From cardio machines and versatile free weights to dynamic cable machines, resistance bands, and even boxing bags, we`ve got it all!
- Hybrid working: Whether you`re an early bird or night owl, we trust you to work your hours responsibly to suit you!