HR Assistant - Mergermarket

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Mergermarket Ltd, part of the Financial Times Group, is an M&A intelligence service providing actionable analysis to a large portfolio of clients in the M&A arena. A vacancy has arisen based in our London office for an HR Assistant with responsibility for the entire EMEA region. This role is being offered on a fixed term basis of six months with the possibility of becoming permanent. Reporting to the HR Advisor, this role is the first point of contact for a wide range of general HR queries above and beyond pure HR administration queries. Ideally you will have previous experience in a similar role and will be looking to take on more advisory responsibility. Key Responsibilities include: Recruitment - overseeing the process for the London office from proof-reading job descriptions to advertising the role internally and externally as well as advising managers on best practice Inductions with new joiners and implementing leaving procedures, including exit interviews Managing maternity leave and advising on our policy Monitoring and sick leave and making recommendations to managers Update and maintain all HR databases and files Issue contracts to new employees (permanent, interns, casual workers) Managing London office's sponsorship of visas Updating HR pages of intranet Ad-hoc project work Skills required: The ideal candidate would have the following: Knowledge or experience of working within employment law frameworks Great attention to detail Excellent communication skills and a customer service orientation Ability to work autonomously and take your own initiative Highly organised Proficient in Microsoft Office If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV and cover letter to The Mergermarket Group is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination and to promoting equality of opportunity in employment on grounds of merit, experience, skills and aptitude in order to maximise the full potential of both existing and prospective employees.