HR Assistant

Medpace; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic HR Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This office-based role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your HR skills while supporting daily operations and employee relations across EMEA, with a particular focus on the UK. You will be involved in maintaining HR systems, managing employee files, and assisting with recruitment and onboarding processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach. If you're passionate about HR and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in HR or administrative roles is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HR systems and manage employee files with accuracy.
• Provide support in recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer-Focused Approach

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about learning, growth, and making a difference in HR?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic office-based HR Assistant to support our international HR team with daily operations, employee relations, and HR projects across EMEA with a focus on the UK. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your HR skills and gain experience with all facets of HR administration.

Responsibilities

• You will maintain and update HR systems for employee information and time management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in data entries and deadline tracking.
• You will manage employee files by handling contract amendments, updating records for current and former employees, and ensuring data accuracy.
• You will be responsible for creating essential HR documents, such as employment contracts, certificates, and reports, while maintaining confidentiality.
• You will provide administrative support in the recruitment and onboarding processes, assisting with scheduling, document creation, and onboarding preparations.
• You will act as the first point of contact for candidates, shaping the candidate experience by arranging interviews and responding to candidate inquiries.
• You will handle sensitive employee information with care and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• You will collaborate with internal departments on HR-related needs to support smooth interdepartmental operations.
• You will schedule and monitor health and safety appointments for employees to ensure compliance with occupational health requirements.
• You will assist with HR projects and marketing initiatives under the guidance of HR Managers and Generalists, contributing to employee engagement and HR branding efforts.
• You will manage communication with external bodies such as health insurance providers, social security offices, tax authorities, and immigration offices as needed.

This position is office-based in London.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar HR / administrative role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

If you’re looking to join a dynamic team and grow your career in HR, we’d love to hear from you!