Associate People Partner – HR Operations (Hybrid, London)

About the role

The Associate People Partner is an operational role within QS’s People and Workplace team, delivering responsive, people‑first HR services. You will support day‑to‑day HR administration, payroll, onboarding, and collaborate with People Partners and office teams in a hybrid setting.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact via the HR Support inbox, answer routine queries and escalate complex issues.
• Administer employee‑lifecycle tasks such as contracts, promotions, probation, leave, and maintain accurate records in HR systems.
• Support payroll preparation, process changes, verify reports, resolve discrepancies and liaise with external payroll providers.
• Coordinate onboarding and off‑boarding, prepare documentation, set up systems, and support induction activities.
• Provide administrative assistance to People Partners, preparing documentation, meeting materials and supporting employee‑relations processes.
• Conduct research, data gathering and analysis for People projects, policy development and workforce planning.
• Maintain People data integrity, generate routine reports and ensure compliance with data‑protection standards.
• Collaborate with the Senior Office Manager and UK Social Committee to organise office events, act as fire warden and first aider, and support workplace communications.

Required profile

• 1–2 years of experience in an HR or People role, or a recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with People Partners and office teams in a hybrid environment.