HR Team Assistant

Port of London Authority; London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK port authority in London is seeking an HR Team Assistant to provide essential administrative support, coordinate HR processes, and maintain efficient operations. The ideal candidate has prior HR or admin experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Competitive benefits include 28 days of leave, a medical cash plan, and more.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Medical Cash Plan

Generous pension

Onsite parking with electric charging

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or HR support role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Manage HR documentation and databases.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes.
• Coordinate meetings and interviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Pro-active attitude

Job description

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Head of HR

Grade: 10

Salary: £31,192 per annum

Working pattern: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, 35 hours per week

Base: Gravesend, Kent

Closing date: 10th August 2025

Interview date: First stage interviews (via Teams) to be held on 19th August

Second stage interviews (F2F) to be held on 27th August

Who We Are

We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.

The Role

As our HR Team Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our HR function – providing essential administrative support, helping coordinate employee processes and making sure our operations are efficient and effective. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your HR experience in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Managing HR documentation, databases and filing systems
• Assisting with recruitment, on-boarding and induction processes
• Coordinating meetings, interviews and taking minutes
• Maintaining confidentiality while handling sensitive employee data
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in administration or HR support role
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A pro-active can-do attitude
  
  

In Return, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package

• 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Medical Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
• Generous pension
• Onsite parking with electric charging
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars)
• Access to MyGymDiscounts
  
  

For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Jemma Jeffery, Head of HR at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient interest.

The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.

A thriving tidal Thames and home to the UK’s number one port.

We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea.