HR Assistant, part-time

Berenberg; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading European private bank in London is seeking a part-time HR Assistant. The successful candidate will manage HR administration, support employee lifecycle processes, and contribute to HR projects. Essential qualifications include a degree-level education and excellent written English skills. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Private pension plan with 10% contribution

Generous 30-day holiday allowance

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance scheme

Flexible working hours

Enhanced parental leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership beyond own remit while seeking guidance.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Manage full range of administrative tasks throughout employee lifecycle.
• Prepare documentation to support HR processes, including contracts and background checks.
• Contribute to projects driving continuous improvement and HR process optimisation.

Skills

Excellent written English skills

Advanced proficiency in Outlook and MS Office applications

Strong confidence and independence

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Overview

Description & Requirements For our Human Resources Team in London we are looking to hire the: HR Assistant, London - Part time

What will you do?

Responsibilities

• Working closely with HR Business Partners to ensure the effective delivery of all operational HR activities across the London, Paris & Stockholm offices.
• Managing the full range of administrative tasks throughout the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to Learning & Development, Compensation, Policies and offboarding.
• Preparing documentation to support HR processes, including contracts, salary adjustment letters, references and absence records, as well as carrying out background and right-to-work checks.
• Overseeing general HR administration such as processing invoices, maintaining employee files, and liaising with Compliance on regulatory requirements (FCA/SMCR).
• Contributing to projects and driving the continuous improvement and optimisation of HR processes

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Excellent written English skills with the ability to produce and issue formal documentation to a high standard.
• Advanced proficiency in Outlook and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong confidence, commitment and independence, with the ability to take ownership beyond own remit while seeking guidance when appropriate

What we offer you

• Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well-being and other topics

Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We en-courage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way. We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo.

We place great importance on working on site, as we believe that being together in the office not only fosters creativity and efficiency, but also strengthens networks and builds trusting, collegial relationships. For us, this forms the foundation for productive and successful work. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our busi-ness – Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on [e-mail] to discuss.