HR Assistant - Fixed Contract 3-6 months

We are working with a well-established global software business, and they are looking for an experienced HR Assistant to join the business ASAP for a 3-6 Month Fixed contract.

This is an immediate need, and candidates need to be able to start on short notice (max 2 weeks). There is also an opportunity for the role to move into a permanent position once the contract has been completed.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office and 2 days home.

The role would be ideal for candidates who have worked in a role that has involved high volume on-boarding (up to 30 per month), and ideally within a similar industry i.e. fast-paced technology, professional services, financial services or similarly high-growth environment would be an advantage

Reporting into the Head of HR and working as part of the HR function, the role will own the end-to-end onboarding administration process, ensuring each new joiner has a smooth, well-coordinated and compliant experience. You’ll work closely with Recruitment, IT, Training, Office and hiring managers to ensure all pre-employment checks, documentation, system tasks and onboarding logistics are completed accurately and on time. Key duties will include;

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• Working in a busy and fast paced role, responsible for Onboarding Coordination, New Joiner Administration, HR Administration, compliance, data reporting and assisting with other activities in the HR team
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• Own and coordinate the full onboarding administration process for up to 30 new joiners per month.
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• Issue employment contracts and relevant onboarding documentation
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• Process online background screenings, reference checks and other pre-employment checks, tracking progress and following up where required.
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• Act as the first point of contact for new joiner queries, including questions relating to onboarding, documentation, references and pre-employment checks.
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• Maintain accurate onboarding trackers, checklists and People Ops records, ensuring data is complete, up to date and audit ready.
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• Support the administration of leaver processes, including raising relevant tickets and ensuring key steps are completed.
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• Coordinate onboarding schedules, liaising with the Training team to ensure induction dates and training sessions are booked in advance.
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• Book meeting rooms, arrange lunches and coordinate practical logistics for induction sessions and new joiner events.
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• Prepare new joiner kits and ensure all onboarding materials are ready ahead of each start date.
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• Prepare weekly recruitment and onboarding reports, ensuring data is accurate, clear and useful for stakeholders.
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• Provide first-line support for People Ops queries, triaging requests and escalating where appropriate.
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For this role candidates will need to have proven experience within HR and have supported in a high-volume environment, managing all aspects of the onboarding process.

Candidates will need to hold excellent organisational and accuracy skills, plus be confident, hold strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is a busy and fast paced role, and they need candidates who can work autonomously.

Excellent role to join a growing and market leading business, initially on a contract basis, but real scope for this role to move into a permanent opportunity. Excellent benefits included.

Immediate need, so please apply online and a consultant from Cameron James will be in touch ASAP.