HR Associate | REMOTE (UK)

Gatekeeper; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning & Development opportunities

Company retreats

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm is seeking an HR Associate to enhance the employee experience within a fully remote role. You will support the People Operations by managing inquiries, maintaining employee data, and assisting in onboarding and offboarding processes. Ideal candidates should possess strong emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and a passion for developing an HR career. The company offers a generous benefits package including remote working options and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in HR.
• Discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Curiosity and initiative to spot work that needs doing.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and employees with People Operations inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee data across internal systems.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Education

HR qualification or studies

Job description

Gatekeeper is the ONLY unified contract & third‑party‑risk management platform that protects compliance‑centric organisations by delivering company‑wide control to reduce risk and cost. Powered by our AI engine, LuminIQ, we embed risk checks, accelerate contracting, and surface savings in one platform – helping lean teams stay compliant, efficient, and audit‑ready.

After significant growth and private equity investment from Vista Equity Partners, Gatekeeper is looking for an early‑career, high‑EQ HR Associate who is passionate about employee experience and eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact across a global team. This role is fully remote and open to applicants based in the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Support managers and employees by responding to day‑to‑day People Operations enquiries with empathy, clarity and discretion.
• Maintain accurate employee data across all internal systems and records.
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding and mandatory training programmes.
• Draft employee documentation, including contracts and reference letters.
• Conduct screening interviews and support candidates through the recruitment process.
• Coordinate pre‑employment checks and ensure smooth candidate experiences.
• Help administer payroll by collaborating with Finance and external providers.
• Support the management of employee benefits and liaise with external partners.
• Contribute to projects that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing and People Operations processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate or improve internal workflows.
• Create and maintain People Operations reporting to inform decision‑making.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience, ideally in HR.
• Strong emotional intelligence with an approachable, people‑centered style.
• High attention to detail and a reputation for accuracy.
• Discretion and integrity, especially when handling sensitive information.
• Curiosity and initiative – takes direction well but also spots what needs doing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Genuine passion for employee experience and developing an HR career.
• HR qualification or studies is an advantage but not a requirement.

Benefits

• 100% remote working anywhere in the UK.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private health cover, company pension scheme, life assurance and group income protection.
• Learning & Development opportunities for lifelong learners.
• All technology required to perform your best work.
• Gatekeeper for Good: match funding for charitable initiatives.
• Company retreats.
• A diverse, multicultural environment across 15 countries where differences are respected and welcomed.

If you’re passionate about people, motivated to learn, and excited to grow in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.