Human Resources Specialist (Entry / Early Career)

Diagonal recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing digital media and technology business in London is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator / HR Officer to join their People team. This role is suitable for someone starting their HR career, offering hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. The company provides a supportive environment, attractive benefits including 30 days' holiday, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

30 days’ holiday plus your birthday off

Pension and private medical cover

Access to health and lifestyle perks

Supportive team environment

Social events to build friendships

Qualifications

• 1-2 years work experience in HR and people development.
• Comfortable speaking with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to work simultaneously on various tasks/projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process including interviews and offer letters.
• Support smooth onboarding and new starter setup.
• Keep accurate employee records up to date.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Education

University or Professional/Vocational training in HR

Job description

Overview

Our client is fast-growing digital media and technology business which is shaping the future of online advertising. Currently in a period of high-growth they are looking for

an enthusiastic HR Administrator / HR Officer to join a small but influential People team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone starting their HR career to gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, culture design and day-to-day HR operations in a vibrant London based business (approx 200 people).

Key responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process: including initial interview and issuing offer letters
• Support smooth onboarding: references, first-day details, and new starter set-up
• Keep accurate employee records and HR systems up to date
• Draft letters for promotions, pay rises, bonuses, and probation outcomes
• Help coordinate L&D events (from organising the event, invites to capturing feedback)
• Support employee engagement initiatives and partnerships
• Assist with office/IT admin for joiners and leavers

Qualifications

• 1-2 years work experience in HR and people development
• University or Professional / Vocational training in HR / People Development

About you

• Great communicator - both written and verbally
• Comfortable speaking with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly organised (able to work simultaneously on various tasks / projects)
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactive with a 'can-do' positive energy

What’s on offer

• 30 days’ holiday plus your birthday off plus bank holidays
• Pension, private medical cover, income protection and life assurance
• Wellbeing support, coaching, and access to health and lifestyle perks
• Hybrid working – a mix of office and home with 2-3 days working from Central London
• A supportive, friendly and collaborative team where everyone’s contribution matters
• Plenty of socials where you can make friends and join in