HR Assistant - Fixed Term Contract
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Position Overview & Specifications
About The Role
As an HR Assistant you will provide a high quality administrative and query resolution service within Tier 1 of our operating model. This role will involve being the first point of contact for the business for HR queries, coaching and empowering our colleagues to drive self-service and provide fast and seamless query resolution. You will also be responsible for ongoing HR administrative tasks, cyclical HR services activity and ad hoc project work as assigned by the HR Services Manager.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and transactions, as well as an understanding of employment law and HR policies. You will have excellent attention to detail, highly organised and the ability to produce high quality output at pace and will have the ability to multitask.
You will also have an understanding of HR operational models with the ability to engage the right person at the right time. Experience using Workday is desirable but not essential.
About Us
Harrods is one of the worldβs leading luxury department stores and weβre becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the worldβs most inspiring shopping experiences.
Our Promise To You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and weβll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods Additional Information: Time Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Department: HR Services (Caroline Kennedy)
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 (Β£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: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Assistant - Fixed Term Contract roles across Harrods'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 Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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