HR Assistant

Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: London – Hybrid Working Model

Contract Duration: Fixed Term, 3 Months

Application Deadline: Friday 3rd July 2026

About Springer Nature

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About The Role

As a HR Assistant in this 3-month fixed-term position, you will serve as the first point of contact for Springer Nature UK employees. You will provide support throughout the employee life cycle, handling HR queries related to payroll, references, and policies. In addition, you will take ownership of transactional administration, maintain accurate employee records in the HR system, resolve enquiries, and ensure the integrity of HR data.

Role Responsibilities

• Process administration of employee life-cycle events (onboarding – departure)

• Maintain accurate data in all systems including the Human Resources Information System

• Delivering new starter inductions and ensuring all documentation is obtained for processing

• Support a variety of projects in conjunction with the Service Delivery team and HR Managers to support  business needs

• Support the HR International team through report production and data analysis

• Enquiry resolution and escalation as appropriate

Skills, Experience and Qualification:

Essential

• Previous administration and organisational experience

• Accuracy and attention to detail

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications

• Able to effectively gather and interpret information

• Able to prioritise and plan work activities effectively

• Good written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage sensitive information appropriately and confidentially

• Ability to meet deadlines and deliverables with minimum supervision

• Able to collaborate with the team and wider business

• Able to adapt to change

• Effective time management skills

Desirable

• Exercise critical thinking skills in production and analysis of HR reporting

• Demonstrable sound judgement and understanding of proper escalation of queries

• A-Level or equivalent standard of qualification/ demonstrable experience

• Demonstrated interest in Human Resources either through study or previous work

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.

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