HR Assistant - Experience Not Essential - Quays recruitment - London W6

We have an exciting HR Assistant position available to join a vibrant and diverse company based in London.

You can expect a happy, collaborative working environment where ideas are encouraged and mistakes are an opportunity for learning rather than blame. All staff is involved in shaping the changes that affect them, from pay and conditions to business processes. You’re likely to find it a refreshing and enjoyable change.

The Role
Our client is looking to recruit a HR Assistant to join their team in London to:

• Provide effective advice and support to managers on employment matters, including case work.


• Provide HR customers with excellent customer service.


• To ensure the delivery of key elements of human resource management, including pay, administration, HR system, learning and development and employee relations.


• To assist the HR Manager and Head of Service in delivering a comprehensive and professional HR and OD service.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide effective advice and support to managers on employment matters.


• To undertake case work as appropriate and with support from the HR Manager.


• To undertake effective administration of HR tasks including payroll and recruitment.


• To delegate to, train and monitor the HR administrator and HR apprentice on some shared processes, projects and tasks.


• To assist with the development and review Human Resources policies, procedures and initiatives in line with employment legislation and organisational objectives.


• To write reports.


• To liaise with the payroll provider to ensure that staff are paid accurately and on time and that queries are dealt with promptly and effectively.


• To be responsible for administering Criminal Record Bureau checks.


• To undertake such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post

Key Requirements:

• A levels or equivalent


• GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent skill level in English and Maths


• Basic understanding of employment legislation


• Knowledge of general HR processes, procedures and practices


• Excellent PC skills including use of the internet, Word, Excel and Outlook (Test)


• Accuracy and attention to detail (Test)


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)


• Excellent organisational skills


• Excellent customer service skills


• Good team player


• Committed to own and others development


• Promotes equality of opportunity


• Adaptable and flexible


• Deals with difficult situations with confidentiality, tact and diplomacy


• Able to work well under pressure


• Able to work to deadlines

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £23,000.00 /year