People Operations Administrator

Matchtech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment specialist is seeking a People Operations Administrator in Bristol for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is crucial for delivering excellent employee experiences across the HR lifecycle, from onboarding to payroll management. The ideal candidate will be an organised, proactive administrator with a passion for improving HR processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator in HR or People Operations environment.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who's approachable, discreet, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality admin support across onboarding, engagement, performance management, and offboarding.
• Coordinate inductions and manage compliance training for new joiners.
• Support recruitment activity through the Applicant Tracking System.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

People Operations Administrator, Bristol

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description:

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with a passion for people and process? We're looking for a People Operations Administrator to join our supportive and collaborative People Team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to build or grow their career in HR and people operations.

About the role:

As a People Operations Administrator, you'll play a key role in delivering a seamless employee experience across the full lifecycle - from onboarding to payroll and everything in between. You'll be a go-to person for day-to-day HR queries and the engine behind many of our core people processes.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Deliver high-quality admin support across onboarding, engagement, performance management, and offboarding.
2. Coordinate inductions and manage compliance training for all new joiners.
3. Support recruitment activity through our Applicant Tracking System - from interview scheduling to candidate communication.
4. Maintain accurate employee records and support workflow management through our People Operations system.
5. Prepare reports, collate data, and support monthly payroll and benefits processes.
6. Raise purchase orders and help process invoices using our ERP system.
7. Ensure a positive, consistent, and confidential service across all people-related touchpoints.

Who We're Looking For:

1. Experienced administrator, ideally within an HR or People Operations environment.
2. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
3. Confident communicator who's approachable, discreet, and professional.
4. A collaborative team player who enjoys helping others and improving processes.
5. Comfortable working with change and new technology.

Key Competencies:

1. Teamwork & Collaboration
2. Planning & Organisation
3. Communication & Engagement
4. Flexibility & Agility
5. Delivering Results
6. Self-Management & Development

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a values-driven organisation that supports your growth and development. We believe in continuous improvement - of our systems, our services, and ourselves. You'll have the autonomy to contribute, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

Managed by Matchtech, a STEM Recruitment Specialist with over 40 years’ experience.