Temporary HR Assistant

City of London Temporary View Job Description
This temporary HR Temp role in the financial services industry involves supporting the human resources team with administrative and operational tasks. The position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to completing HR-related duties.
  • Join a global HR team gaining hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Build your HR career with varied responsibilities and strong team support.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global corporate and institutional banking provider, offering capital markets expertise, financing solutions, advisory services, and securities operations to major corporate and institutional clients worldwide. As one of Europe's strongest and most internationally established banking groups, they operate across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC, with a focus on delivering sustainable financing and investment opportunities for their global customer base.

Job Description

In this role, you will:

  • Provide day‑to‑day administrative and operational support within a busy HR function.
  • Manage a shared HR inbox, ensuring queries are prioritised, allocated, and resolved efficiently.
  • Support core HR Operations processes including issuing contracts, handling employee requests, and maintaining records.
  • Assist with UK payroll coordination and liaise with teams responsible for US and APAC payroll activity.
  • Handle ad‑hoc HR and benefits administration tasks as required by the wider team.
  • Work closely with senior HR team members, providing confidential and accurate support at all times.
  • Contribute to ongoing HR transformation activities as the organisation updates key internal systems.

The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant will have:

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of varied tasks.
  • Experience in an administrative, HR, payroll, or operations support role (professional services is helpful).
  • Confident managing confidential information and working within structured processes.
  • Comfortable using shared inboxes and working within a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment.
  • Great attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Customer‑service mindset with excellent communication skills.

What's on Offer

What's on offer:

  • Supportive team with full handover and training provided.
  • Ideal for someone seeking a varied HR operations role within a global, high‑performing organisation.
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the financial services industry.
  • Temporary role that goes until the end of the year with possibility for extension.
  • Professional and supportive working environment.



Contact
Imogen Stythe
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6977143
Phone number
+442072692138

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Administrator
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Imogen Stythe
Consultant phone
+442072692138
Job reference
JN-032026-6977143