Human Resources Assistant

ABL Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL Recruitment is seeking an HR Assistant in London to support Learning & Development, HR analytics, and employee relations across a major international bank. The role involves delivering HR services, maintaining records, and providing workforce reporting from a 5-day onsite London office.

You will work closely with the HR team, bringing strong Excel skills and sensitivity handling confidential information. This is a 6-month contract with a daily rate reflecting market norms for the City.

Qualifications

• You have HR experience and strong analytical skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• You are highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support learning and development initiatives and training programmes.
• Produce HR reports, dashboards, and management information using Excel.
• Analyse and reconcile HR data to support business decision-making.
• Assist with employee relations administration and maintain confidential case documentation.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and broader HR projects.
• Ensure HR records, policies, and processes remain accurate and compliant.

Skills

HR experience

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

HR Assistant

London | Banking & Financial Services

£166.00 per day

6 month contract

5 Days onsite - City of London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Assistant to join the London branch of a leading international bank.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering exposure across Learning & Development, HR Analytics, Employee Relations, employee engagement, and wider HR operations. Working closely with the HR team, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of HR services while supporting key projects, maintaining accurate HR records, and providing valuable workforce data and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support learning and development initiatives and training programmes.
• Produce HR reports, dashboards, and management information using Excel.
• Analyse and reconcile HR data to support business decision-making.
• Assist with employee relations administration and maintain confidential case documentation.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, and broader HR projects.
• Ensure HR records, policies, and processes remain accurate and compliant.

About You

You will have HR experience and strong analytical skills and advanced Excel knowledge. You'll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident handling sensitive and confidential information.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional looking to broaden their experience within a respected international financial institution, working in a collaborative team where your contribution will have a real impact.