HR Assistant (part-time)

About Doherty Associates

Doherty Associates (DA) is an award-winning, independent IT managed services provider, with world-renowned, international clients. Our customers are predominately financial services sector firms, including leading private equity and venture capital firms and top 10 UK law firms.

Our services span cloud solutions, hybrid working, modern workplace, cyber security, governance and compliance, and networking, delivered within a structured, fast‑paced, and highly client‑driven environment.

At DA, we value reliability, smart thinking and a people‑first service mindset. As the organisation continues to scale, our HR function plays a key role in supporting managers and employees through robust processes, clear governance, and effective use of systems and technology.

About The Role

Location: This is a fully office‑based role, working from our London office five days per week. Due to the nature of the role, remote or hybrid working is not available.

Employment type: Permanent, Monday – Friday

Working hours: Part-time, 25hrs/week, between 09:00 – 14:00.

This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and varied environment and supporting employees throughout their lifecycle while delivering a high-quality HR service.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the HR Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources function, working to established processes, policies, and standards within a professional services setting. The role involves supporting multiple stakeholders and maintaining accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality at all times.

You will also be expected to use digital tools, including AI‑enabled solutions, to streamline administrative tasks, improve data accuracy, and drive efficiency across HR processes.

This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working in a structured, corporate environment and enjoys using technology to continuously improve how HR services are delivered.

Main Responsibilities

HR administration

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records across HR systems and documentation, in line with data protection requirements and internal controls. Support end-to-end recruitment (e.g. advertising roles on various portals, coordinating interviews (agency/candidate communication), managing background checks) and help ensure a consistent and compliant recruitment approach Manage the onboarding process for new employees ensuring relevant documentation is completed and key meetings scheduled in the calendar Prepare HR documents such as contracts, offer letters, variations, and leavers’ documentation. Manage employee benefits administration and respond to routine employee queries. Support the development of training initiatives for staff and managers. Support the preparation of HR reports and metrics as and when required. Act as the first point of contact for routine HR policy, procedure, and benefits queries. Assist with payroll administration process, as and when required. Support HR projects and employee engagement initiatives. Proactively use AI and digital tools to streamline HR processes, automate administrative tasks, and identify opportunities for efficiency and accuracy.

Supporting wellbeing & workplace experience

Support the company in promoting staff wellbeing, engagement, and a positive workplace culture by being visible in the office and acting as a responsive, first point of contact for routine HR queries Collaborate with the Business Support Assistant to maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe (Health and Safety compliant) office environment for our staff Assist in monitoring and responding to staff feedback, escalating themes or concerns to the HR Business Partner

Skills And Experience

Previous experience in an HR administrative or coordinator‑level role within a structured, corporate environment Demonstrable working knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices Experience administering employee data using an HR system (e.g. PeopleHR) Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience in using and applying AI tools (such as Copilot or ChatGPT) Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English to carry out HR administrative duties.

Professional Skills

Confident and credible communicator, able to engage constructively with managers to progress actions and secure decisions Trusted and discreet, with a strong sense of judgement when handling sensitive and confidential information Highly organised Self‑driven and accountable Resilient and dependable Detail‑focused, with high standards of accuracy

What We Offer In Return

Basic salary (pro-rata for part time working) Performance bonus (pro-rata for part time working) Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, physical, financial) Private medical insurance Income protection insurance 33 days of annual leave, incl. bank holidays (pro-rata for part time working) Day off on your birthday Company sick pay (pro-rata for part-time working)