HR Assistant (Generalist) – Mayfair, London

About the role

This HR Assistant (Generalist) position offers exposure across the full employee lifecycle within a discreet, high‑performing hedge‑fund environment. You will be responsible for delivering day‑to‑day HR operations while shaping a people‑focused function that supports rapid growth.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day HR operations and support the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead onboarding processes, ensuring a seamless and high‑touch new starter experience.
• Act as first point of contact for HR queries and employee support.
• Assist with employee relations cases, documentation, and follow‑ups.
• Maintain accurate HR records and support HR systems (e.g., Workday).
• Coordinate recruitment activity, including interviews and candidate liaison.
• Support HR reporting, data accuracy, and basic analytics.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Support performance reviews, training initiatives, and wider HR administration.

Required profile

• 3–5 years’ experience in an HR Assistant or HR Generalist role.
• Strong understanding of onboarding, employee relations, and HR processes.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast‑paced environment.
• Discreet and professional with the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on process improvement.

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday or similar platforms.

What we offer

• High‑exposure role in a dynamic family‑office environment.
• Broad HR generalist responsibility with real ownership.
• Opportunity to improve and shape HR processes.
• Collaborative, fast‑moving, and high‑trust culture.
• Central Mayfair location.