HR Assistant / HR Coordinator
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Position Overview & Specifications
HR Assistant / HR Coordinator- Media / Music Industry - Central London / Hybrid Working - up to £35k + great benefits
We’re on the hunt for an exceptional HR Assistant / HR Coordinator, with good knowledge and experience of HR Systems (ideally Workday) and experience of the whole employee lifecycle administration processes, to join an incredible client in the media / music industry supporting the UK HR Business Partner.
Your previous experience in a HR Assistant role will ensure you are able to provide generalist HR support to the HRBP and wider team to deliver the HR team vision.
What’s on offer:
This is an incredible opportunity to join the HR team of a global media / music organisation, a leader in their field. Our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the right candidate. Hybrid working (3 days/week in the office) is available.
Key responsibilities as the HR Assistant / HR Coordinator will include:
- Recruitment support - acting as first point of contact for applicants’ recruitment enquiries and providing support to recruiting managers
- Manage and maintain the employee database
- Employee Lifecycle Support including managing all on-boarding, off-boarding, transfer requests and promotions; track, drive and oversee the joiner and leaver processes; undertake background checks on new starters and maintain HR files for employees
- HRIS / Payroll administration - supply all necessary information / paperwork to Payroll, running reports and checking and reviewing data
- Hold new joiner catch ups with employees in their first few weeks, gather insights on the experience and drive engagement with on-boarding activities
- Manage probation process
- Holding exit interviews, logging responses and carrying out analysis
- Undertaking research, data and analytics as needed
- General HR administration
- HR project assignments
- and more!
What we’re looking for:
- Demonstrable HR experience in a busy, fast-paced environment
- CIPD qualification or similar HR certification is desired
- Strong understanding of HR admin processes throughout Employee Lifecycle, general HR and payroll
- Workday knowledge/experience is highly advantageous
- Knowledge of employment law and employee relations
- Experience in HR Shared Services would be beneficial
- Highly organised, proactive and professional
- IT literate including MS Office
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Interested in this great HR opportunity?
If this HR Coordinator role sounds of interest and you have the relevant qualifications, skills and experience that we’re looking for, then don’t hesitate! Submit your CV now, quoting 'LO-HR Assistant - Media / Music Industry’
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Human resources: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CIPD (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: LO-HRC01
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Assistant / HR Coordinator roles across Carousel Consultancy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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