Human Resources Assistant

Company: Catalyst Partners
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are partnering with one of our long standing clients on an HR Assistant role. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing Executive Office supporting a global portfolio of businesses, properties and rural estates across the UK and overseas. You will support a diverse network of employees across private estates, property interests and international operations.

Responsibilities

  • Support recruitment activity, including drafting job specifications, coordinating with external recruitment partners and assisting with new hires.
  • Manage onboarding processes, including background screening, inductions, system set-up, health & safety checks, risk assessments and PPE administration.
  • Provide operational HR support across payroll, performance management, employee relations and annual policy reviews.
  • Support HR systems activity, including HRIS implementation projects, process automation and maintaining accurate employee data.
  • Act as a key point of contact for HR administration and employee queries.

Requirements

  • Minimum 1 year experience in an administrative or HR support role.
  • Exposure to HR processes, employee lifecycle activities and ideally health & safety requirements.
  • Advanced attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong Excel, Outlook and Microsoft Office capability.
  • A proactive, analytical mindset with a desire to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
  • Confidence working with a range of internal and external stakeholders while handling sensitive information professionally and discreetly.
  • Experience supporting employees across both UK and international jurisdictions is not essential but is advantageous.
  • Experience with Workday, Greenhouse or other HR systems is not essential but is advantageous.

Posted: September 9th, 2026