HR Assistant

Insight; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services organisation is seeking an HR Assistant to join their collaborative HR team in Camden Town. You will provide comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle, manage HR queries, and assist with onboarding and payroll. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to HR with a CIPD Level 3 qualification preferred. This role offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical and dental

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a generalist or administrative HR role.
• Good understanding of HR processes, policies, and employment law best practices.
• Discreet, professional, and confident handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and manage the HR inbox.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Assist with monthly payroll and pension submissions.

Skills

Strong organization and multitasking skills

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience)

Job description

A leading professional services organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their collaborative HR team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional HR service to employees and management.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across all areas of the employee lifecycle. You'll act as the first point of contact for HR queries, manage key processes such as onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration, and assist with projects that enhance the employee experience.

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and manage the HR inbox, ensuring timely responses.
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR records in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns, onboarding, and offboarding processes, including reference checks, offer letters, inductions, and exit interviews.
• Prepare HR documents such as contracts, contract variations, and benefits information.
• Manage employee benefits, liaise with providers, and ensure smooth administration.
• Support the delivery of key HR processes such as appraisals, salary reviews, and benefits renewals.
• Assist with monthly payroll and pension submissions.
• Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports and analytics.
• Provide day-to-day support on HR projects and initiatives to continuously improve service delivery.

About You

• Previous experience working in a generalist or administrative HR role.
• Good understanding of HR processes, policies, and employment law best practice.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Discreet, professional, and confident handling confidential information.
• A proactive approach with a genuine interest in developing within HR.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent HR experience) preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing is desirable but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

What's on Offer

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Generous pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution).
• Life assurance (5x annual salary).
• Private medical, dental, gym membership, and a range of other perks.
• A supportive, friendly, and collaborative team culture.