HR Assistant

Public Sector; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment agency is looking for an HR Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC) with potential to become permanent. This hybrid role, based in London, involves managing HR processes across the employee lifecycle and supporting both operational and project-based HR work. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification and relevant HR experience. The agency offers a supportive culture and flexibility with start dates.

Benefits

People-centred culture

Hybrid working

Opportunities for meaningful HR work

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar HR role, preferably in a recruitment agency.
• Sound understanding of HR processes, employment law, and compliance.
• Experience working with HR systems and people data.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Oversee HR administration, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist with performance management and ER-related queries.

Skills

HR operations experience

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Tools

BambooHR

Power BI

Job description

HR Assistant – 6-Month FTC (Potential to Become Permanent)

• £40,000 per annum
• Hybrid
• 3 Days in the Office
• London (Barbican)

Join a well‑established recruitment agency known for its strong culture and supportive environment. With a team of around 100 employees and a small, collaborative HR function, this is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience and play a key role in the day‑to‑day people operations of a dynamic business.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Head of People and Culture, this position offers broad exposure across the employee lifecycle and the chance to contribute to both operational and project‑based HR work. You’ll support the smooth delivery of core HR processes while helping to drive efficiency and consistency across the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating a range of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
• Overseeing HR administration, including onboarding, offboarding, contract management and documentation
• Preparing HR letters, contracts and reports
• Assisting with performance management and ER‑related queries
• Supporting change initiatives and the implementation of HR strategies
• Ensuring policies, procedures and records are accurate and compliant
• Maintaining HR systems (experience with BambooHR is advantageous)
• Collaborating with Finance to provide accurate payroll‑related information
• Producing people data insights and utilising dashboards and tools such as Power BI
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency

About You

The ideal candidate brings a confident, professional approach and a solid foundation in HR operations. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Criteria

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent)
• Approximately 1–2 years’ experience in a similar HR role—experience in a recruitment agency or commercial environment is preferred
• Sound understanding of HR processes, employment law and compliance
• Experience working with HR systems and people data
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Clear, diplomatic communication style and a high level of discretion
• A proactive and solution‑focused mindset
• Comfortable with both administrative tasks and broader HR initiatives

What’s on Offer

• A supportive, people‑centred culture
• Hybrid working with three office days each week
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful HR work in a growing organisation
• A 6-month FTC with genuine potential to become permanent

The organisation is flexible on the start date and so willing to wait for the candidate to serve their notice period if necessary.

If you are interested in the role, please ensure that the above pieces of experience are clearly detailed in bullet point form under your previous employers in your CV and send it into [e-mail] ASAP.