HR Assistant – 3‑6 Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

We are partnering with a global software business to find an experienced HR Assistant for a 3‑6 month fixed‑term contract. The role is hybrid, with three days in the London office and two days remote, and offers the possibility of a permanent position after the contract ends.

Key responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end onboarding administration for up to 30 new joiners each month.
• Issue employment contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Process background screenings, reference checks and other pre‑employment checks, tracking progress and following up as needed.
• Act as the first point of contact for new‑joiner queries regarding onboarding, documentation and checks.
• Maintain accurate onboarding trackers, checklists and People Ops records to ensure audit readiness.
• Support leaver administration, raising tickets and completing key steps.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules, book meeting rooms, arrange lunches and organise practical logistics for induction sessions.
• Prepare new‑joiner kits and ensure all materials are ready before start dates.
• Produce weekly recruitment and onboarding reports with clear, accurate data.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a high‑volume onboarding environment (up to 30 new hires per month).
• Background in fast‑paced technology, professional services, financial services or a similarly high‑growth sector.
• Ability to start on short notice (within two weeks).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable reporting to the Head of HR and collaborating with recruitment, IT, training and hiring managers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working model – three days in the office, two days remote.
• Competitive salary range of £38,000‑£40,000 per year.
• Potential to convert to a permanent role after the contract.
• Opportunity to work within a well‑established global software company.