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Human Resources Assistant

Catalyst Partnerslondon, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
london, england, United Kingdom
Microsoft Office

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.

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