Temporary People Assistant
Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience
Contract: 2 to 3 months temporary with potential to become permanent
Location: Fully office based initially, on-site parking.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm
About the Role
We are supporting our client in recruiting a highly capable People Assistant to join their Central People Team on a temporary basis. This is a key role providing vital HR and payroll administration support across the organisation. Due to internal changes, there is a strong chance the role could become permanent for the right individual.
The role is initially fully office-based to support training, with some flexibility for home working once established and where suitable for specific tasks.
Completing high volume data entry with exceptional accuracy
Updating HR and payroll systems with new starters, leavers and contractual changes
Preparing offer letters, employment contracts and contract amendments
Supporting recruitment administration including onboarding coordination and maintaining tracking systems
Managing shared inboxes and answering telephone queries
Providing general administrative support such as filing and information management
Supporting smooth payroll processes and assisting with payroll admin tasksWhat Our Client Is Looking For
Strong administrative background, ideally within HR, payroll or a fast-paced office environment
Excellent attention to detail with confidence handling data
Competent user of MS Office and able to pick up new systems quickly
Good numeracy skills. Strong Maths ability would be an advantage
Professional, organised and able to work efficiently under pressure
Confidential and reliable with excellent communication skills
Knowledge of HR systems such as iTrent would be helpful but is not essentialWhy This Is a Great Opportunity
Join a supportive and collaborative central team
Gain valuable exposure to HR and payroll processes
Real potential for the role to become permanent
Modern office environment with on-site parking
Varied workload and opportunities to develop skillsIf you are an organised, detail-focused administrator looking for an immediate temporary opportunity with the potential for something longer term, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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