HR Assistant

Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions in Central London near Covent Garden is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join a busy Business Support team. The role is a full-time, office-based position with 10:00am-6:00pm hours, offering an excellent entry point into HR and clear career progression.

You will support the HR Officer and Head of HR with day-to-day administration, recruitment coordination, onboarding, payroll documentation and training support, with occasional reception and post room duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Professionalism, discretion and reliability
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Confidence communicating with colleagues and external contacts
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively

Responsibilities

• Maintaining holiday and absence records
• Coordinating meetings and HR appointments
• Communicating with job applicants and arranging interviews
• Assisting with HR and payroll documentation
• Supporting the induction and onboarding of new employees
• Helping to organise internal training
• Assisting with annual appraisal and professional accreditation processes
• Supporting trainee professionals, including arranging courses and liaising with relevant professional bodies
• Providing occasional Reception and Post Room cover

Skills

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Discretion

Communication

Job description

HR Assistant - Near Covent Garden

Salary: Market Rate Full-Time Office-Based

A well-established and professional corporate organisation based in the heart of Central London, close to Covent Garden, is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable HR Assistant to join its busy Business Support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in HR within a professional, supportive environment. The position is primarily administrative, working closely with the HR Officer and Head of HR, while also providing occasional support to Reception and the Post Room.

The Role

As HR Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day HR function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining holiday and absence records
• Coordinating meetings and HR appointments
• Communicating with job applicants and arranging interviews
• Assisting with HR and payroll documentation
• Supporting the induction and onboarding of new employees
• Helping to organise internal training
• Assisting with annual appraisal and professional accreditation processes
• Supporting trainee professionals, including arranging courses and liaising with relevant professional bodies
• Providing occasional Reception and Post Room cover

This is an ideal entry-level HR opportunity with genuine scope for professional development and progression.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who is organised, personable and professional, with excellent attention to detail and a mature approach to handling confidential information.

Previous HR or administrative experience would be advantageous, although this is not essential. You will need:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Professionalism, discretion and reliability
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Confidence communicating with colleagues and external contacts
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively

Previous experience within a professional services or corporate environment would be beneficial.

Working Hours & Location

This is a full-time, fully office-based position, working 10:00am-6:00pm, with the final hour dedicated to Reception cover.

The office is conveniently located in Central London, near Covent Garden, making it particularly well suited to candidates who live locally or have an easy commute into the area.

Package

• Competitive market-rate salary
• 25 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive working environment
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and individuals from underrepresented or minority backgrounds.