HR Assistant - Fixed Contract 3-6 months
Cameron James Professional Recruitment
We are working with a well-established global software business, and they are looking for an experienced HR Operations 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; - 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 - Own and coordinate the full onboarding administration process for up to 30 new joiners per month. - Issue employment contracts and relevant onboarding documentation - Process online background screenings, reference checks and other pre-employment checks, tracking progress and following up where required. - Act as the first point of contact for new joiner queries, including questions relating to onboarding, documentation, references and pre-employment checks. - Maintain accurate onboarding trackers, checklists and People Ops records, ensuring data is complete, up to date and audit ready. - Support the administration of leaver processes, including raising relevant tickets and ensuring key steps are completed. - Coordinate onboarding schedules, liaising with the Training team to ensure induction dates and training sessions are booked in advance. - Book meeting rooms, arrange lunches and coordinate practical logistics for induction sessions and new joiner events. - Prepare new joiner kits and ensure all onboarding materials are ready ahead of each start date. - Prepare weekly recruitment and onboarding reports, ensuring data is accurate, clear and useful for stakeholders. - Provide first-line support for People Ops queries, triaging requests and escalating where appropriate. 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.