Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant

City of London | Hybrid

Meraki Talent is working with a growing financial services firm, looking for a HR Assistant to join their dynamic people team. This is an exciting role to play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle within a global organisation.

You will provide essential support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on onboarding international hires. You will work closely with the HR business partners and learning and development team.

HR Assistant duties:

• Coordinate and manage onboarding processes for new hires across the UK, EU, and Asia
• Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation
• Collate and manage payroll-related information, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Maintain and update employee records within HR systems (BambooHR)
• Support the Learning & Development team with training coordination and administration
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities including promotions, transfers, and offboarding
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and internal policies across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team

Person Specification

• 2–3 years’ experience in an HR role within financial services
• Proven experience onboarding employees internationally (preferred, open to just UK_
• Familiarity with HR systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and HR administration
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

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