HR Assistant

Harri UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Challenging projects

Global exposure

Team environment

Job summary

Harri UK is hiring a Junior HR Advisor to support day-to-day HR operations and provide advisory assistance across the employment lifecycle. You will be the first point of contact for employees and managers, handling queries and contributing to HR compliance and process improvement.

The role requires 2+ years in HR, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position based in London with emphasis on onboarding, recruitment support, and payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in HR roles at a fast-paced company.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR processes.
• Confidentiality and data protection are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR Inbox and provide practical guidance to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and low-level ER cases.
• Coordinate onboarding, contracts, updates, transfers, and monitoring of probation periods.
• Support recruitment activities: requisitions, job postings, screening, interviews, and right-to-work checks.
• Maintain HRIS records, collate payroll inputs, and administer employee benefits where needed.
• Assist with policy reviews, HR projects, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Onboarding

Recruitment support

Data privacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

About Harri

It's a great time to join Harri as we revolutionize the hospitality industry with our cutting-edge technology solutions for workforce management. We're an innovative, high-growth company with a global presence, dedicated to building strong partnerships and delivering measurable value to our customers.

We are excited to recruit for this pivotal Junior HR Advisor role to ensure the smooth execution of day-to-day HR operations and the delivery of exceptional advisory support across the employment lifecycle. You will serve as a key point of contact for employee and manager queries and a trusted administrator and advisor, playing a key role in maintaining HR compliance, supporting employee relations, and driving continuous HR process improvements.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Junior HR Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day HR operations and delivering advisory support across the employment lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• HR Advice & Guidance: Manage the HR Inbox as the first point of contact, answering queries and offering practical advice to managers and employees on internal policies, procedures, low-level ER cases, absence management, and exit interviews.


• Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle: Coordinate first-day inductions, prepare employment correspondence (contractual updates, transfers, leaver letters), and monitor probation periods.


• Recruitment & Selection: Liaise with hiring managers on requisitions, arrange job postings, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and verify right-to-work / UK visa documentation.


• HR Systems, Payroll & Benefits: Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, collate monthly payroll inputs (starters, leavers, changes), and administer employee benefit schemes.


• Process Improvement & Projects: Assist with policy reviews, specific HR projects, and identify opportunities for continuous HR process improvement.


• Compliance & Confidentiality: Maintain strict adherence to discretion, data protection, and confidentiality across all employee records and communications.

More About You: What Can You Bring?

We are looking for an individual who is highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented with a proven track record of supporting HR operations and employee relations in a fast-paced environment. You will be passionate about delivering successful outcomes and possess:

• 2+ years in an HR capacity (e.g., HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or Junior Coordinator) at a fast-paced company.


• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization.


• Solid understanding of current employment law, HR best practices, and standard HR processes.


• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Strong IT skills and proficiency working with HR systems (HRIS) and payroll databases.


• Strict adherence to discretion, data protection, and maintaining high levels of confidentiality.


• An ambitious and self-motivated team player who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and is ready to grow with a company.

When and Where You'll Be Doing It

This is a full-time role based in our UK office requiring 4 days per week on-site.

What Will You Get in Return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us. Harri offers a comprehensive compensation structure designed to support you throughout your career here.

You’ll get:

• Competitive salary.


• The opportunity to drive critical projects for a high-growth, innovative company.


• Experience working in a fast-paced, global environment.


• A collaborative and supportive team environment.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We're committed to building diverse talent at Harri and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We value a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive organization that encourages everyone to be themselves at work. We are committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close applications early.

Compensation: To be discussed