People Services Assistant (HR Administration)

About the role

This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for a People Services Assistant based in Milton Keynes. The role provides administrative support to the People Team and acts as the first point of contact for HR‑related queries across the Group. You will work closely with central functions and business stakeholders to meet SLA and payroll deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional administration support to designated Business Units.
• Ensure all written documentation is accurate and formatted to a high standard.
• Complete all administration requests within agreed SLA’s.
• Take ownership of administrative queries and see them through to resolution.
• Quality‑check transactions and documentation in real time to avoid service impact.
• Obtain appropriate authorisation before any contractual changes are actioned.
• Apply a good understanding of Right to Work processes and UK legislation.
• Use system knowledge to answer queries and resolve colleague problems.
• Maintain a keen eye for detail when inputting data, drafting contracts and checking teammates’ work.
• Provide flexible support to other members of the People Team as needed.
• Proactively schedule engagement calls with stakeholders to build relationships.
• Contribute to team meetings and share experience, knowledge and skills.
• Take charge of personal development and upskill opportunities.

Required profile

• Previous experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Positive, can‑do attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Aviva Digicare and workplace health scheme.
• Car leasing and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Colleague discount scheme and Perks at Work.
• Gym discounts.
• Life assurance and workplace pension scheme.