HR Assistant needed in Southwark, £17.53ph PAYE - Reference: OR103756 An HR Assistant provides administrative and transactional support across HR and payroll processes. This includes handling staff queries as a first point of contact, processing employee lifecycle activities (starters, leavers, contract changes), and maintaining accurate records and systems in line with compliance and GDPR standards. The role focuses heavily on delivering excellent customer service to employees, managers, and external stakeholders, while supporting HR projects, producing basic reports, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations. It also offers development opportunities to build HR knowledge and gradually provide advice and guidance on HR matters. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.