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.
Responsibilities
* 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 tasks
What 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 essential
Why 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 skills
If 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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