Human Resources Assistant
8 days ago
London
HR Assistant – Part Time (3 days a week) About the role You will play a key part in the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to leavers, ensuring people receive a high-quality, friendly and efficient HR service. You’ll work closely with the wider HR team, supporting day-to-day operations and helping to continuously improve how things are done. What you’ll be doing • Handling day-to-day HR administration: maintaining HR records and databases, preparing letters, forms and documentation., • Supporting all stages of the employee lifecycle: onboarding, time off (holiday and sickness), training arrangements, appraisals, performance, and employee relations., • Assisting with monthly payroll administration and being a first point of contact for HR, benefits and routine employment queries., • Co-ordinating recruitment activities: posting job adverts, updating trackers, and arranging interviews and onboarding for new starters., • Maintaining HR systems and preparing routine HR reports as required., • Providing admin support to HR projects and company committees (e.g. wellbeing, mental health first aid, Diversity & Inclusion)., • Strong HR administration skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines., • Self-motivated, energetic and enthusiastic, with a proactive approach and willingness to suggest improvements., • Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, and to handle confidential information with discretion., • Comfortable using IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and HR systems., • Genuine commitment to equality, diversity and mutual respect, and to delivering great customer care., • Experience using LinkedIn or other recruitment platforms., • A relevant HR qualification, e.g. CIPD Level 3 (or working towards it).