HR Administrator

May & Stephens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Central London is seeking an HR Administrator to support their HR team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative HR environment, managing recruitment processes, employee records, and training coordination, while progressing your HR career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Exposure across various HR functions

Supportive professional environment

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR administrative role is essential.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Broad HR knowledge ideally from a generalist HR team.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment processes including CV review and interview scheduling.
• Maintain HRIS data and personnel files.
• Assist in training course registrations and evaluations.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Broad HR knowledge

Tools

HR information systems (HRIS)

Job description

HR Administrator

Leading Financial Services Firm

Central London

£30,000 - £35,000

Our client, a highly regarded and regulated financial services firm based in Central London, is seeking a HR Administrator to support their HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-first organisation and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Support

• Update job descriptions as needed
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies, reception, and hiring managers for:
• CV review and feedback
• Interview scheduling and room bookings
• Support the Head of HR with preparing offer letters and documentation
• Manage new starter processes, including pre-employment checks and medicals
• Create and maintain new starter records (digital and physical)
• Set up new employees in the HRIS
• Provide backup for employee background checks
• Organise induction sessions for new joiners

Compensation & Benefits

• Maintain accurate employee benefits records
• Assist in compiling benefits-related data as required

Training & Development

• Register staff for training courses and prepare training sponsorship agreements
• Coordinate post-training evaluations
• Help maintain training records and development plans
• Support the annual Training and Competence Review process

General HR Administration

• Maintain and update HRIS data and personnel files
• Process leaver administration
• Update holiday and sickness records
• Support the annual performance review process, including document preparation and tracking
• Produce correspondence, scan and file documents
• Help coordinate the annual work experience programme
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Manage HR and Finance expense administration
• Assist in planning company events and internal meetings
• Support ad hoc HR projects (e.g. SMCR, GDPR, digital filing)
• Provide backup support to Reception as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous experience in an HR administrative role
• Experience using HR information systems (HRIS)
• Broad HR knowledge, ideally from a generalist HR team

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected and people-focused financial services organisation
• Gain exposure across various HR functions
• Progress your HR career in a supportive, professional environment