HR Assistant

Harrods; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury department store is seeking an HR Assistant on a fixed-term contract in Greater London. The HR Assistant will focus on providing high-quality administrative support while managing HR queries and projects. This hybrid position requires presence in the office three days a week. Ideal candidates will have HR experience, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle high volumes of tasks efficiently. This role offers an excellent benefits package including flexible working and discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexible working

22 days’ holiday

Birthday off

Up to 33% in-store discount

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Must have HR experience, with knowledge of HR policies and employment law.
• Proactive professional thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to follow processes efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage Tier 1 HR queries effectively.
• Deliver weekly and monthly administrative tasks.
• Monitor and respond to cases within Workday.

Skills

HR experience

Broad knowledge of employee lifecycle processes

Excellent multitasking skills

Organisational skills

Customer-centric mindset

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Our HR team is looking for an HR Assistant for a fixed-term contract until April 2026. The HR Assistant will provide high-quality administrative support, be HR ambassadors to the business, resolve tier 1 queries, while seamlessly managing a variety of HR tasks and projects.

As an HR Assistant, you will be at the forefront of HR operations, acting as the first point of contact for the business. Your role will include empowering colleagues to use self-service options, ensuring quick and effective resolution of queries, and delivering exceptional administrative support across a range of HR activities.

This is a hybrid role, with an office presence of 3 days per week in Hammersmith.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve Tier 1 HR queries via email, phone, and case management systems.
• Deliver weekly and monthly administrative tasks, including benefits schemes, offboarding reports, and maternity leave communications.
• Assign, monitor, and respond to cases within Workday, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.
• Oversee People Support inbox for external queries, including reference requests and managing offboarding documentation.
• Support cyclical HR processes and ad hoc project work as assigned by the HR Services Team Lead

About You

• HR experience
• Broad knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, HR policies, and employment law
• A proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent multitasking skills
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional service to stakeholders.
• Organisational skills
• Ability to follow processes will ensure you succeed in this varied and dynamic role.
• Customer-centric mindset, recognising the importance of enabling and supporting stakeholders effectively
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
• Ability to efficiently work under pressure, handling high volumes of cases and queries seamlessly and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow structured processes and manage administrative tasks accurately

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants), and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.