Human Resources Assistant

Instant Impact; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an ambitious HR Assistant to join a dedicated HR team. This role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including managing HR systems, supporting payroll, and overseeing onboarding and benefits administration. With a focus on compliance and excellent service delivery, you'll have the chance to own projects and contribute to a transformative agenda in a fast-paced environment. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about building a career in HR, this is the perfect opportunity to grow and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administrative/coordinator role with strong HR systems knowledge.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent service and handle queries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage HRIS, employee records, and respond to HR queries.
• Assist with payroll processing and manage joiners/leavers processes.

Skills

HR systems knowledge

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Experience in HR administrative role

Knowledge of HR policies

Tools

HRIS (Human Resource Information System)

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our small, purpose-driven HR team. This role offers a broad variety of responsibilities, from managing HR systems and supporting payroll to overseeing onboarding, offboarding, and benefits administration. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, own projects, and work in a fast-paced environment with an ambitious agenda for change.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for the HRIS, managing employee records, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Provide day-to-day HR support, including managing queries, maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, appraisals, training, family leave letters, inductions, and ad hoc projects.
• Assist with payroll processing, including documentation, tracking overtime, and ensuring accuracy in payroll data.
• Manage joiners and leavers processes, including drafting contracts, coordinating inductions and exit interviews, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
• Support employee benefits administration, including enrolment, updating records, and assisting with initiatives to enhance employee experience.

About You

• Experience in an HR administrative/coordinator role with a strong foundation in HR systems and processes.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent service, handling queries and resolving issues professionally.
• Attention to detail in compliance with HR policies and a passion for building a career in HR.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, data management, and experience in professional services (law firm experience is a plus).
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Legal Services