Temporary HR Officer

Love Success; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Love Success is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Officer in Westminster, London with a hybrid work model (2 days in the office). The role pays £130-£146 per day on a 3-month contract and full-time basis.

You will support day-to-day HR operations, payroll, onboarding, and HR systems while ensuring GDPR compliance and inclusive practices. Ideal candidates will have HR or HR admin experience, solid knowledge of UK employment law, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR or HR administration role.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment and maintaining confidential HR records.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and HR systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, adaptable and professional approach.
• A CIPD qualification or working towards one would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for general HR queries, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Coordinating recruitment, interview scheduling, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Supporting monthly payroll, pensions and employee benefits administration.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and updating HR systems.
• Supporting absence management, probation reviews, performance appraisals and staff engagement initiatives.
• Assisting with HR reporting, policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Ensuring HR practices align with employment legislation, GDPR and diversity and inclusion principles.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment coordination

Payroll support

HR systems

UK employment law

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Diversity inclusion

CIPD knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Temporary Human Resources Officer

Westminster, London - Hybrid (2 days office-based)

£130-£146 per day, depending on experience

3-month contract | Full-time

We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Officer to join a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation on a temporary 3-month basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with generalist HR experience to support day-to-day HR operations and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact for general HR queries, providing guidance to managers and employees.
• Coordinating recruitment, interview scheduling, onboarding and pre-employment checks.
• Supporting monthly payroll, pensions and employee benefits administration.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and updating HR systems.
• Supporting absence management, probation reviews, performance appraisals and staff engagement initiatives.
• Assisting with HR reporting, policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Ensuring HR practices align with employment legislation, GDPR and diversity and inclusion principles.

About You:

• Previous experience in an HR or HR administration role.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting recruitment and maintaining confidential HR records.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and HR systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, adaptable and professional approach.

A CIPD qualification or working towards one would be advantageous.

If you are an enthusiastic HR professional looking for your next temporary opportunity within a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you!