HR Assistant

Meraki Talent Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a proactive and organized HR Assistant to join their growing team in London. This hands-on role involves supporting various HR functions, from administration and coordination to strategic HR projects and employee engagement, offering a dynamic career opportunity in the HR space.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally within HR.
• Strong organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and HR team.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and culture development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Discretion

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Meraki Talent are partnering with a Financial Services firm who are seeking a proactive and highly organised HR Assistant to join their growing HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of HR services across the business. This is a varied and hands-on role with the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the HR function, from daily administration and coordination to supporting on strategic HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

HR Responsibilities:

HR Administration & Coordination:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Manager and wider HR team.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding processes including contracts, welcome packs, exit interviews, and system updates.
• Assist with the preparation of HR documents such as contracts, letters, and policy updates.
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to employee queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support in the coordination of recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews, preparing candidate packs, and liaising with hiring managers.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

• Support the HR Manager with employee engagement initiatives, including surveys, feedback sessions, and wellbeing activities.
• Help plan and deliver employee events, recognition schemes, and internal communication campaigns.
• Assist with analysing engagement data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Champion company values and support the ongoing development of a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Project Support:

• Provide support on a range of HR projects, such as policy reviews, performance management cycles, learning & development initiatives, and system implementations.
• Assist in the development and roll-out of new HR processes and practices.
• Contribute to documentation, reporting, and project tracking as required.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally within HR.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and confident learning new systems. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and support across the team.
• Studying towards or holding a CIPD qualification.
• An interest in employee engagement and wellbeing practices.