HR Assistant – Prestigious Professional Services Firm – City of London (Permanent)

We are delighted to partner with a highly prestigious professional services firm to find an exceptional HR Assistant to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. Based in the heart of the City, this role offers the opportunity to step into a more autonomous position, working closely with the HR Business Partner to deliver a seamless and efficient HR service across EMEA.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and driven individual to transition into a more strategic role. Acting as a junior HR Advisor, you will gain exposure to high-level interactions with senior stakeholders and play a vital role in driving HR initiatives across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the joiners and leavers process, ensuring a smooth employee lifecycle.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries, managing the centralised HR inbox.
• Support, and eventually lead, low-level employee relations (ER) cases, including maternity, paternity, absence management, and probation reviews.
• Assist with complex ER cases by preparing paperwork and note-taking during meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date organisational charts and HR records.
• Collaborate with the Diversity and Inclusion team to deliver impactful initiatives.
• Keep the HR system updated, ensuring accurate data and reporting.
• Stay informed on UK employment law to provide accurate guidance and support.
• Lead and contribute to HR-related project work, driving improvements across the function.

Person Specification

• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proactive and motivated, with a willingness to take on challenges and responsibility.
• Eager to work in a fast-paced, busy environment while maintaining work-life balance.
• Genuine interest in progressing within HR and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Details and Benefits

• Location: City of London (office-based with work-life balance emphasis).
• Contract: Permanent role with significant opportunities for progression.
• Be part of a highly successful, hard-working team with exposure to senior-level conversations and strategic HR projects.

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