HR Assistant – 6-Month FTC (Potential to Become Permanent)
£40,000 per annum
Hybrid
3 Days in the Office
London (Barbican)
Join a well-established recruitment agency known for its strong culture and supportive environment. With a team of around 100 employees and a small, collaborative HR function, this is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to broaden their experience and play a key role in the day-to-day people operations of a dynamic business.
The Role
Reporting to the Group Head of People and Culture, this position offers broad exposure across the employee lifecycle and the chance to contribute to both operational and project-based HR work. You’ll support the smooth delivery of core HR processes while helping to drive efficiency and consistency across the function.
Key Responsibilities
Managing and coordinating a range of HR processes across the employee lifecycle
Overseeing HR administration, including onboarding, offboarding, contract management and documentation
Preparing HR letters, contracts and reports
Assisting with performance management and ER-related queries
Supporting change initiatives and the implementation of HR strategies
Ensuring policies, procedures and records are accurate and compliant
Maintaining HR systems (experience with BambooHR is advantageous)
Collaborating with Finance to provide accurate payroll-related information
Producing people data insights and utilising dashboards and tools such as Power BI
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
About You
The ideal candidate brings a confident, professional approach and a solid foundation in HR operations. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Criteria
CIPD qualification (or equivalent)
Approximately 1–2 years’ experience in a similar HR role—experience in a recruitment agency or commercial environment is preferred
Sound understanding of HR processes, employment law and compliance
Experience working with HR systems and people data
Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities
Clear, diplomatic communication style and a high level of discretion
A proactive and solution-focused mindset
Comfortable with both administrative tasks and broader HR initiatives
What’s on Offer
A supportive, people-centred culture
Hybrid working with three office days each week
The opportunity to contribute to meaningful HR work in a growing organisation
A 6-month FTC with genuine potential to become permanent
The organisation is flexible on the start date and so willing to wait for the candidate to serve their notice period if necessary.
If you are interested in the role, please ensure that the above pieces of experience are clearly detailed in bullet point form under your previous employers in your CV and send it into ASAP