Human Resources Specialist (Entry / Early Career)

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

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday plus birthday off

Pension and private medical cover

Wellbeing support and lifestyle perks

A friendly and collaborative team

Regular social events

Job summary

A growing digital media company in London is seeking an enthusiastic HR Administrator/Officer to join their dynamic People team. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience across various HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills while being proactive and detail-oriented. The role includes hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years work experience in HR and people development.
• Comfortable speaking with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process, including initial interviews and issuing offer letters.
• Support smooth onboarding and keep accurate employee records.
• Assist with office/IT admin for joiners and leavers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Education

University or Professional/Vocational training in HR/People Development

Job description

Overview

Our client is a fast-growing digital media and technology business shaping the future of online advertising. They are in a period of high growth and 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 interviews 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Internet Marketplace Platforms, Advertising Services, and Staffing and Recruiting