HR and Recruitment Assistant

eRecruitSmart; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a highly motivated HR & Recruitment Assistant to join their team. This full-time position offers a salary of £12.00 per hour, with responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, and supporting HR activities. The ideal candidate should possess excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills. Experience in HR and good Microsoft Office knowledge are preferred. This role is temporary starting ASAP until mid-January 2023.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an HR team is preferred.
• Ability to sort through numerous CVs quickly.
• Must have excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR with the recruitment process including vetting candidates.
• Work closely with line managers to identify candidate profiles.
• Onboard, induct, and off-board staff.

Skills

Motivated individual

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

HR & Recruitment Assistant eRecruitSmart•London, GB

We have an excellent opportunity for an HR & Recruitment Assistant to be based in Hendon, North West London. This role is a temporary contract starting asap until mid‑January 2023. It is a full‑time position Monday‑Friday, with flexibility to work some weekends between October and November.

About the company

Our clients are the Christmas Tree Specialists – a British brand with Scottish heritage, the premier Christmas tree growers, wholesalers and retailers in London and the South of England.

About the role

As an HR & Recruitment Assistant you will work with the HR Manager to build, maintain and grow the department, focusing on recruiting qualified staff for the season. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting HR with the recruitment process, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews and issuing contracts
• Working closely with line managers to identify required candidate profiles
• Assisting the HR Manager with any other duties as required
• Onboarding, induction and off‑boarding of staff
• Supporting internal and external HR requests
• Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic staff records
• Processing payroll and assisting with documentation of employee compensation and benefits
• Ensuring new starters are set up in the HR system
• Liaising with new employees prior to their start date
• Supporting HR‑related training programmes, workshops and seminars
• Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities
• Upholding health & safety within the company

About you

To be successful for the role of HR & Recruitment Assistant, you must have or be:

• A highly motivated individual who enjoys taking ownership and accountability when dealing with potential candidates
• Effective at sorting through a high number of applicants’ CVs quickly
• An enthusiastic and focused self‑motivated individual
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Able to build relationships with internal colleagues and potential new employees
• A keen interest in HR and ideally previous experience working within an HR team
• Strong interpersonal skills with good communication abilities
• Willingness to learn
• Computer literate with good Microsoft Office skills

Skills & Attributes

Experience of working within a fast‑paced environment and a desire to exceed expectations.

• Can work as part of a team and manage change while adopting a positive attitude in challenging situations
• Able to handle verbal and written instructions
• Interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in writing

About the rewards

In the role of HR & Recruitment Assistant there is a salary on offer of £12.00 per hour (approximately £22k‑£24k per annum, pro‑rata).

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