HR Associate 12 month Fixed Term Contract

S&W; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in London is seeking an HR Associate for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing comprehensive HR support, managing employee benefits, and collaborating with HR Business Partners. Candidates should have HR administration experience and strong payroll knowledge. The firm values diversity and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including private medical insurance and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Shared parental leave

Fully funded professional training

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration.
• Strong payroll processing knowledge.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing first-line HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• Managing auto-enrolment activities and pension changes.
• Administering employee benefits and supporting HR operations.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

HR Associate 12 month Fixed Term Contract

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Company Description
At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description
What you will be doing?
We're seeking a talented individual to join our HR services team on a fixed-term contract in London. The role involves providing efficient HR support across the business, covering the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to departure.

Working closely with HR Business Partners, the finance and payroll teams, you will gain exposure across the HR function. You will also liaise with third-party benefit providers to support employee benefits and pension processing.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing first-line HR support to managers and colleagues regarding general queries, employee relations, payroll activities, and administration related to the employee lifecycle, including contract production and onboarding activities.
• Managing auto-enrolment activities, communicating pension changes, and handling related queries.
• Administering benefits such as risk benefits claims, PMI, childcare vouchers, cycle to work, season ticket loans, eye care vouchers, and long service awards.
• Supporting HR operations with reward activities, assisting Learning & Development with training initiatives, and providing administrative support to HR Business Partners.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in HR administration.
• Strong payroll processing knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS reporting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Adaptability and ability to work under pressure.

Professional Qualifications

• Preferably CIPD qualified, but not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working (role dependent)
• Generous holiday allowance with option to purchase additional days
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded professional training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all applicants and are happy to make accommodations during the application process.