HR Assistant | Temp to Perm

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Assistant to provide essential administrative and operational support to the HR Manager within a consultancy firm. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on recruitment coordination, HR administration, and data management.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day HR processes, while supporting recruitment activity, maintaining accurate HR systems and records, and contributing to the delivery of wider HR initiatives.

What you’ll do

• Screen CVs against agreed criteria and prepare candidate shortlists for review
• Coordinate interviews, including diary management, scheduling, and candidate communication
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a high-quality experience
• Support the HR Manager with recruitment planning and hiring activity
• Maintain and update the CRM
• Assist with recruitment reporting and hiring metrics
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR documentation
• Manage the HR inbox, responding to routine queries and escalating where appropriate
• Ensure HR systems are consistently updated, and data integrity is maintained
• Support onboarding and offboarding administration
• Assist with HR reporting, dashboards, and management information
• Provide administrative support for training and development activities, including coordination and scheduling
• Support HR projects and wider business initiatives as required
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to the finance/accounts team where needed
• Assist with compliance and HR documentation as the business grows

Who you are

• Previous experience in HR, recruitment, or administrative support is desirable but not essential
• Career-driven, looking for a role with progression and long-term commitment
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Proficient in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn
• A strong team player with a collaborative approach