Assistant, People Services (9-month FTC)

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundation of thinking differently. Curious, collaborative and open-minded, we are committed to improving how we work and supporting our people to succeed.

We are looking for a People Services Assistant to join our team in an entry‑level role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting their HR career to gain hands‑on experience in a global HR shared services environment.

In this role, you will provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle and act as a first point of contact for HR queries, helping to deliver a smooth and positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

HR Queries & Customer Support

• Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager queries via the HR service desk, email, or other channel
• Log and track queries, ensuring they are responded to or escalated in a timely manner
• Provide standard HR information using templates, guidance notes, and FAQ
• Deliver a professional, friendly, and responsive service

HR Administration

• New starter onboarding (e.g. preparing documents, system requests)
• Leaver / exits processes (e.g. offboarding checklists and documentation)
• Simple employee changes (e.g. updating records under guidance)
• Prepare standard HR letters using template
• Schedule meetings and support coordination of HR activities
• Assist with regular reporting task

HR Systems & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems (e.g. HRIS/HCM)
• Carry out data entry, updates, and basic checks under guidance
• Handle data carefully and in line with applicable data privacy, employment, and confidentiality requirements, including GDPR where relevant

Onboarding & Employee Experience Support

• Support the onboarding process by
• Preparing welcome material
• Coordinating onboarding logistic

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with the People Services team and escalatq queries where needed
• Liaise with teams such as Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Payroll, Benefits, HR Business Partners, and regional contacts for follow‑up
• Support team projects with general administrative task

Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skill
• Good written and verbal communication skill
• A positive, customer‑focused approach
• Willingness to learn and develop new skill
• Ability to follow processes and work accurately
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Qualification

• Further education, vocational qualification, or equivalent experience desirable; GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Math
• Secondary education or equivalent; A-levels or equivalent experience desirable
• An interest in HR or working towards a relevant qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 3, SHRM, HCI, etc.)

This role is designed as a starting point for a career in HR and offers

• Exposure to HR operations within a global organization
• Hands‑on experience across the employee lifecycle
• Training in HR systems and processes
• Opportunities to develop communication and stakeholder skill

At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.