HR Assistant (18 month FTC) An international commodities business based in the City is looking for an HR Assistant to join their established and highly successful HR team. This role will be providing an HR service and effective administration to the whole employee lifecycle, including contracts of employment, onboarding, company benefits information, pre-employment checks and exit interviews. You will also assist in the effective implementation of HR processes and act as the first point of contact on HR queries coming into the HR team, as well as managing the teams inbox. There will be the opportunity to work through the whole employee life-cycle, from contracts of employment, onboarding, company benefit administration, right to work and pre-employment checks. You will ensure that all operational HR processes and delivered effectively and act as the first point of contact on all HR queries coming into the HR inbox. With payroll being outsourced, you will collate all the payroll information globally before it is submitted and maintain accurate and real time HR records on the HR system. You will also update and manage all HR information and ensure high levels of data integrity for all information, including the HR system. Other key areas will include managing reference requests, preparing HR metrics and maintain reports, support the delivery of the remuneration process, assist with recruitment administration and coordinate with the HR team on the embedding on the annual PDR process. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their HR career within a progressive and professional business environment. Of graduate calibre, you will have gained previous HR experience and demonstrate an excellent organisational skills and time management. With a high attention to detail, you will thrive working under pressure, whilst maintaining high standards in the delivery of your work. A good can do attitude will be essential as well as strong communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels.