£52,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a proactive and detail-oriented Mandarin Speaking HR Assistant in the banking sector, based in London. The position involves supporting various HR functions, including recruitment, payroll, and employee administration, within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the Co Heads of HR and will be responsible for maintaining HR systems and handling employee queries. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a solid HR background and strong communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the HR system, including new joiners, leavers, holiday records, and ongoing data accuracy
- Monitor HR system notifications and respond to employee queries
- Prepare regular HR data reports and support system related administration
- Support the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy requests through to induction
- Prepare and issue offer letters and employment documentation
- Coordinate with internal departments regarding starters, leavers, and contract changes
- Process monthly payroll information and prepare change and internal payment reports
- Support employee relations activities, including preparing meeting documents and minutes
- Issue HR letters relating to probation, maternity, leavers, and references
- Manage HR filing, scanning, and document control
- Process HR-related invoices and provide general administrative support
- Assist with ad hoc HR tasks as required
Key Skills:
- Degree-educated
- At least 3 years’ HR experience with a basic understanding of UK employment law and regulations
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple tasks
- Able to work independently and flexible to work additional hours when required
- Both English and Mandarin in writing and speaking
Salary (Rate): £52,000.00/year
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
This is a great opportunity to develop hands on HR experience within a professional and well structured environment. My client is looking for a proactive and detail oriented Mandarin Speaking HR Assistant to join their HR team in London, reporting directly to the Co Heads of HR. This role offers broad exposure across HR systems, recruitment, payroll support, and employee administration, and would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, regulated environment.
Job Title: BANKING HR Assistant
Location: City of London
Work style: 100% office based
Sector : Banking and financial services
Contract : 6 Month
Salary: Up to 200/day
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the HR system, including new joiners, leavers, holiday records, and ongoing data accuracy
- Monitor HR system notifications and respond to employee queries
- Prepare regular HR data reports and support system related administration
- Support the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy requests through to induction
- Prepare and issue offer letters and employment documentation
- Coordinate with internal departments regarding starters, leavers, and contract changes
- Process monthly payroll information and prepare change and internal payment reports
- Support employee relations activities, including preparing meeting documents and minutes
- Issue HR letters relating to probation, maternity, leavers, and references
- Manage HR filing, scanning, and document control
- Process HR-related invoices and provide general administrative support
- Assist with ad hoc HR tasks as required
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Degree-educated
- At least 3 years’ HR experience with a basic understanding of UK employment law and regulations
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple tasks
- Able to work independently and flexible to work additional hours when required
- Both English and Mandarin in writing and speaking