HR Associate

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group Limited is partnering with a respected investment organisation to recruit an HR Associate who will play a critical role delivering first-class HR support across the business from our London office.

This genuinely operational, long-term role emphasizes HR operations and administration excellence, with a firm, long-term expectation of four days per week in the London office. You will handle payroll, onboarding, documentation, HR systems, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR Administration, HR Operations, or HR Coordination roles.
• Strong payroll administration experience and deadline-driven processes.
• Experience managing employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Ability to draft employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Experience working with HR systems and producing HR reports.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and service-focused approach.
• Ability to research issues independently and suggest solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll processes and ensure employee changes are accurately processed.
• Manage contracts, offer letters and other employment documentation.
• Deliver onboarding and offboarding experiences for all employees.
• Maintain accurate HR data and records in the HRIS.
• Administer benefits, pensions and leave processes.
• Serve as first point of contact for HR queries from staff and managers.
• Produce HR reports, trackers, and support audit activity.
• Coordinate recruitment administration and pre-employment screening.
• Support HR projects and policy updates.

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll Administration

HR Operations

HR Coordination

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

HR AssociateLondon

Investment Sector | £Competitive + Benefits

Immediate Start Available

Are you an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and enjoys being at the heart of HR operations? We are partnering with a highly respected investment organisation to recruit an HR Associate who will play a critical role in delivering first-class HR support across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to develop their career within a prestigious investment environment, working closely with an experienced Head of HR and gaining exposure across the full employee lifecycle.

Please note: This is a genuinely operational, long-term HR role with a clear and stable remit. The organisation is seeking someone who enjoys HR operations and administration excellence, rather than a role expected to evolve into a broader HR Business Partner position in the near future. The requirement for 4 days per week in the London office is a firm and long-term expectation of the role.

As HR Associate, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, ensuring that all employee processes are managed accurately, professionally, and in line with best practice. You will support a highly professional workforce across onboarding, payroll, employee documentation, HR systems, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, reporting, compliance, and employee support.

This is a hands-on position requiring exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines within a demanding and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll processes and ensure all employee changes are accurately processed.
• Manage contracts, offer letters, employment documentation, and employee correspondence.
• Deliver a seamless onboarding and offboarding experience for all employees.
• Maintain accurate employee data and records within the HRIS.
• Administer benefits, pensions, and leave processes.
• Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries.
• Produce HR reports, maintain trackers, and support compliance and audit activity.
• Coordinate recruitment administration, interview scheduling, candidate management, and pre-employment screening.
• Support HR projects, process improvements, policy updates, and wider Human Capital initiatives.

About You

• Experience within HR Administration, HR Operations, HR Coordination, or a similar HR support role.
• Strong payroll administration experience and an understanding of deadline-driven processes.
• Experience managing employee lifecycle administration from onboarding through to offboarding.
• Confidence drafting employment contracts, letters, and HR documentation.
• Experience working with HR systems and producing HR reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, discreet, and service-focused approach.
• The confidence to research issues independently and recommend solutions.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards one) would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded investment organisation with a strong reputation in its market.
• Work directly alongside senior HR leadership and gain broad HR exposure.
• Be part of a collaborative, professional, and high-performing culture.
• Secure a stable, long-term HR Operations opportunity with a clearly defined remit.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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