HR Assistant

HR Assistant

📍 London (Hybrid Working)
📅 12-month fixed-term contract
📆 Start date: July 2026

Salary: £28-30k

Well-established and respected membership organisation. The organisation plays a key role in supporting its members, protecting consumers, and driving positive change through advocacy, regulation, and industry insight.

With a strong focus on people, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the organisation is committed to creating an inclusive, engaging, and supportive workplace where employees can thrive and contribute to a shared purpose.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join a collaborative HR team. Reporting to the HR & People Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the people strategy, enhancing employer brand, and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering HR administration, recruitment support, learning & development, employee engagement, and payroll coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Support hiring managers with recruitment, including job advertising, interview coordination, and candidate communication
• Assist with onboarding processes, inductions, and exit procedures
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Provide guidance to employees on HR policies and procedures
• Assist with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Coordinate training sessions with external providers
• Manage logistics such as scheduling, bookings, and approvals
• Support internal communications and employee engagement initiatives
• Help produce internal newsletters and updates
• Lead and organise social and team engagement activities

About You

We're looking for a highly organised, people-focused individual with a proactive mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an HR or administrative role (payroll exposure advantageous)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• A team player who remains calm and professional under pressure

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Adaptable and open to new ideas
• Strong sense of accountability and commitment
• Passion for delivering a positive employee experience

Why Join?

• Be part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose and industry impact
• Opportunity to develop your HR career across a broad range of disciplines
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to strategic HR initiatives and projects

Key Dates

• Closing date: 12 June 2026
• First interviews: Week commencing 15 June 2026
• Second interviews: Week commencing 22 June 2026

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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