People Services Assistant

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is seeking a meticulous People Services Assistant to support the employee lifecycle with accurate HR admin. The role operates 08:30–17:00, on a full-time office-based contract in Bristol, paying £14.10 per hour, until year-end with potential extension.

You will handle starters, changes and leavers, manage a shared inbox, and assist managers with HR queries while ensuring GDPR-compliant records and timely, compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR admin and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience handling DBS and Right to Work checks.
• GDPR-compliant record-keeping and data handling.
• Strong IT skills; ability to learn new software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely administrative support across the employee lifecycle (starters, changes, leavers).
• Monitor and manage the shared inbox; respond to queries and prioritise requests.
• Prepare reference letters, standard contracts and employee change/leaver documentation.
• Support line managers with HR processes; provide guidance and resolve queries.
• Complete compliance checks including DBS and Right to Work checks.
• Maintain employee records and filing systems in line with GDPR requirements.
• Liaise with People Services, Payroll and HR teams to ensure information is shared accurately.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce queries.

Skills

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Job description

This temporary People Services Assistant role in Bristol supports the smooth running of employee lifecycle processes. Working 08:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, the post-holder provides accurate administrative support covering starters, changes and leavers, manages a shared inbox, and assists colleagues and managers with HR queries. Strong organisational ability and close attention to detail are essential, alongside clear communication skills for handling requests promptly and prioritising tasks. The position pays £14.10 per hour on a full-time, flexible-hours contract, office based, initially until the end of the year with potential to extend. Candidates should be comfortable maintaining efficient, compliant people processes and responding to a varied workload.

People Services Assistant (temporary)

Start Date: ASAP

Working Hours: 08:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Location: Bristol (Office Based)

Duration: Until the end of the year, with potential to extend

Pay Rate: £14.10 per hour

We’re looking for an organised and detail-oriented People Services Assistant to support the smooth running of employee lifecycle processes. The successful candidate will provide accurate and timely administrative support, assist colleagues and managers with HR queries, and help ensure people processes are efficient and compliant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and timely administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including starters, changes and leavers.
• Monitor and manage the shared inbox, responding to queries and ensuring requests are prioritised appropriately.
• Prepare reference letters, standard contracts and employee change and leaver documentation.
• Support line managers with HR processes, providing clear guidance and helping resolve queries.
• Complete compliance checks, including DBS and Right to Work checks.
• Ensure employee records, filing systems and data are accurately maintained in line with GDPR requirements.
• Liaise with People Services, Payroll and HR teams to ensure information is shared accurately and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and reduce unnecessary queries.

The successful candidate will have:

• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence using IT systems and the ability to learn new software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
• A friendly, approachable manner and a proactive, can-do attitude.