HR Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly regarded financial services firm in Central London is seeking an HR Assistant to join their team. This role offers a great opportunity to work in a people-first environment, supporting recruitment and administrative functions, while progressing your HR career. Successful candidates will enjoy exposure across various HR functions in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Exposure across various HR functions

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administrative roles required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office as essential.
• Broad HR knowledge from a generalist HR team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment processes including CV reviews and interview scheduling.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records.
• Support various HR projects and annual review processes.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Outlook

Broad HR knowledge

Education

Previous experience in an HR administrative role

Tools

HR information systems (HRIS)

Job description

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Our client, a highly regarded and regulated financial services firm based in Central London, is seeking a HR Assistant to support their HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-first organisation and contribute to a dynamic and collaborative HR environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Support

• Update job descriptions as needed
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies, reception, and hiring managers for:
• CV review and feedback
• Interview scheduling and room bookings
• Support the Head of HR with preparing offer letters and documentation
• Manage new starter processes, including pre-employment checks and medicals
• Create and maintain new starter records (digital and physical)
• Set up new employees in the HRIS
• Provide backup for employee background checks
• Organise induction sessions for new joiners
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records
• Assist in compiling benefits-related data as required

Training & Development

• Register staff for training courses and prepare training sponsorship agreements
• Coordinate post-training evaluations
• Help maintain training records and development plans
• Support the annual Training and Competence Review process

General HR Administration

• Maintain and update HRIS data and personnel files
• Process leaver administration
• Update holiday and sickness records
• Support the annual performance review process, including document preparation and tracking
• Produce correspondence, scan and file documents
• Help coordinate the annual work experience programme
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team
• Manage HR and Finance expense administration
• Assist in planning company events and internal meetings
• Support ad hoc HR projects (e.g. SMCR, GDPR, digital filing)
• Provide backup support to Reception as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous experience in an HR administrative role
• Experience using HR information systems (HRIS)
• Broad HR knowledge, ideally from a generalist HR team

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected and people-focused financial services organisation
• Gain exposure across various HR functions
• Progress your HR career in a supportive, professional environment