Graduate HR Assistant

Scrumconnect Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Training and development

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Graduate HR Assistant to join our People & Talent team. Based in Staines with hybrid working, you’ll support day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, contracts, and employee records.

You’ll work closely with the HR Manager and Talent team to support day-to-day HR operations, employee lifecycle activities, documentation, onboarding, compliance, and general employee support.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support the HR team across the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding to offboarding
• Assist with preparing and issuing contracts, onboarding documents, and employment letters
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data is accurate and up to date
• Help coordinate induction sessions and onboarding activities for new joiners
• Track probation periods, performance reviews, and other HR processes
• Support with HR queries from employees, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Assist with recording sick leave, annual leave, and other absence management tasks
• Help organise internal events, training sessions, and engagement activities
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team during peak recruitment periods
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, GDPR requirements, and company procedures
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team and management

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Recent graduate in HR/Business/Psychology

Job description

Staines, United Kingdom

Scrumconnect Consulting is a people-first digital consultancy delivering impactful solutions across the public and private sectors. We specialise in building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that work on mission-critical digital transformation projects. As a Disability Confident employer, we take pride in fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

Location: Staines (Hybrid) Salary: £26,500 per annum Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hybrid- Staines (Tuesday compulsory)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Graduate HR Assistant to join our growing People & Talent function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their HR career who is passionate about supporting people, developing HR skills, and contributing to a positive employee experience.

You will work closely with the HR Manager and Talent team to support day-to-day HR operations, employee lifecycle activities, documentation, onboarding, compliance, and general employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR team across the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding to offboarding
• Assist with preparing and issuing contracts, onboarding documents, and employment letters
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data is accurate and up to date
• Help coordinate induction sessions and onboarding activities for new joiners
• Track probation periods, performance reviews, and other HR processes
• Support with HR queries from employees, ensuring timely and professional responses
• Assist with recording sick leave, annual leave, and other absence management tasks
• Help organise internal events, training sessions, and engagement activities
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team during peak recruitment periods
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, GDPR requirements, and company procedures
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team and management

What We're Looking For

• A recent graduate (HR, Business, Psychology or similar preferred, but all disciplines welcome)
• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Some exposure to HR, admin, or people-focused roles is a bonus but not required

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £26,000
• Full training and career development within the HR & Talent function
• Opportunity to work on impactful internal HR initiatives and process improvements
• Supportive team environment that encourages learning and growth
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (London/Staines office)
• Access to employee wellbeing and learning & development programmes

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and strongly committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our HR and recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and designed to ensure equal opportunities for all. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we are here to support you.