HR Assistant

Confidential; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is hiring an HR Assistant / HR Administrator in Harrow. The role is permanent and full-time, offering training and exposure to recruitment, onboarding, employee records and payroll data.

You don't need prior HR experience, just solid administration and a keen eye for detail, with a view to developing a broad HR foundation. The role is primarily office-based with limited hybrid flexibility after probation.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office and general IT skills
• A professional approach when handling confidential or sensitive information
• A genuine interest in developing a career within HR
• A positive, reliable and proactive attitude

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment activity, including reviewing CVs and coordinating interviews
• Helping with new starter onboarding and employee induction processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HR system
• Preparing contracts and other HR documentation for review
• Supporting right-to-work and employee record administration
• Coordinating leaver processes and assisting with exit administration
• Providing accurate employee information for payroll processing
• Responding to routine employee queries in a professional and helpful manner
• Supporting the HR team with day-to-day administration and wider projects
• Handling confidential employee information with care and discretion
• Helping improve HR processes and administration as your experience develops

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidential handling

Education

HR or Business Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Assistant / HR Administrator

Salary: £26,000 £28,000 per annum

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Harrow

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern: Primarily office based, with limited hybrid working potentially available following successful probation

Ready to kick-start your career in HR?

If you already have some solid administration experience and are now looking for the opportunity to move into Human Resources, this could be the perfect next step.

Our client is looking for a bright, organised and highly detail-focused HR Assistant / HR Administrator to join their HR function. You do not need to have built your career in HR already what matters is that you have previous administrative experience, excellent attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for developing a long-term career within Human Resources.

You will receive excellent training, support and hands‑on experience, giving you the chance to build practical knowledge across a wide range of HR activities. From recruitment and onboarding through to employee records, payroll information and HR documentation, this is an opportunity to develop a strong generalist HR foundation from the outset.

This is a varied role where no two days are likely to feel exactly the same. You will support the smooth running of day-to-day HR administration while gradually building your knowledge and confidence across the wider employee lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

• Supporting recruitment activity, including reviewing CVs and coordinating interviews
• Helping with new starter onboarding and employee induction processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and updating the HR system
• Preparing contracts and other HR documentation for review
• Supporting right-to-work and employee record administration
• Coordinating leaver processes and assisting with exit administration
• Providing accurate employee information for payroll processing
• Responding to routine employee queries in a professional and helpful manner
• Supporting the HR team with day-to-day administration and wider projects
• Handling confidential employee information with care and discretion
• Helping improve HR processes and administration as your experience develops

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Previous administration experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage several tasks at once
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Good Microsoft Office and general IT skills
• A professional approach when handling confidential or sensitive information
• A genuine interest in developing a career within HR
• A positive, reliable and proactive attitude

Desirable

• Previous exposure to HR, recruitment or employee administration
• An HR, Business Administration or related qualification
• Experience using an HR system or similar business software
• A basic understanding of HR processes
• Experience using modern digital or AI‑assisted tools in an administrative environment