HR Assistant (temporary)

Michael Page Business Support; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Business Support is seeking an HR Assistant to join a busy HR team in the UK. The role focuses on operational HR administration, data handling, and MI reporting using advanced Excel skills.

The successful candidate will manage confidential information, support training programmes, and contribute to employee engagement initiatives while ensuring compliance and accurate HR records.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business, Finance, Data Analytics or related field.
• At least three years' experience in banking, financial services or a regulated environment.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables and Lookups for data reporting.
• Ability to analyse data and present insights clearly.
• Experience handling confidential employee information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer learning and development programmes.
• Maintain training plans and ensure delivery on schedule.
• Produce HR reports, dashboards and MI using Excel and data tools.
• Analyse, reconcile and validate HR data for decision making.
• Provide admin support for employee relations and maintain confidential docs.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing activities.
• Maintain HR records and ensure policy/audit compliance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and external providers.
• Support lifecycle activities and general HR admin tasks.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in HR, Business, Finance, Data Analytics or related

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookup)

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an HR Assistant to join a busy HR team, providing operational support across HR administration. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience handling confidential data and producing accurate management information using advanced Excel skills.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international financial services organisation with a strong presence in the UK market. They are recognised for their commitment to excellence, professional development and maintaining high standards within a regulated environment.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and administration of the organisation's learning and development programme.
• Maintain and monitor training plans, ensuring learning activities are delivered effectively and on schedule.
• Produce HR reports, dashboards and management information using Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Analyse, reconcile and validate HR data to support informed business decision-making.
• Provide administrative support for employee relations cases, maintaining accurate and confidential documentation.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, surveys and wellbeing activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with internal policies and audit requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business and external providers.
• Support employee lifecycle activities and provide general HR administrative assistance as required.
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

Profile

The Successful Applicant Will:

• Hold a degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
• Have at least three years' experience within banking, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Possess advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, data analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Have experience handling sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Display exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a wider HR team.
• Demonstrate a proactive and flexible approach to supporting a broad range of HR activities.

Job Offer

• Daily rate between £150 and £165, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract for six months with possible for extension.