HR Assistant

Macmillan Davies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A media consultancy in London seeks an enthusiastic HR Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to engagement. The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience and a strong understanding of HR processes and UK employment law. This is a great opportunity for career development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR assistant, administrative, or coordinator role.
• Understanding of basic UK employment law.
• Confident using HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, welcome packs, and HR system updates.
• Support recruitment logistics and interview scheduling.
• Assist with payroll queries and benefit administration.
• Help organise employee engagement events.
• Maintain HR documentation and policies.
• Track performance reviews and key HR metrics.
• Provide support for training and visa processes.

Skills

HR processes understanding

Microsoft Office proficiency

Solution-focused attitude

Job description

HR Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Macmillan Davies is supporting a media consultant business looking for an organised and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join their team in London to cover a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their HR experience in a dynamic and high-performing working environment.

The HR Assistant will support the full employee lifecycle - from onboarding and payroll to engagement, benefits, and internal communications. You'll be the go-to person for HR coordination, ensuring processes run smoothly and employees have a great experience from the day they join the company and beyond

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, welcome packs, and HR system updates
• Support recruitment logistics and interview scheduling
• Assist with payroll queries and benefit administration
• Help organise employee engagement events and communications
• Maintain HR documentation, policies, and intranet pages
• Track performance reviews, milestones, and key HR metrics
• Provide administrative support for training and visa processes

Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR assistant, administrative, or coordinator role
• Understanding of HR processes and basic UK employment law
• Confident using HR and Microsoft Office systems
• Positive, solution-focused attitude

If you're looking to develop your HR career in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.