HR Assistant - Maternity Cover (5 Months)

AI overview

Provide HR administration support, ensuring smooth HR operational processes across the UK and Europe, while collaborating on corporate HR initiatives.

We are Infosys Consulting — the management consulting arm of Infosys, a global leader in technology and digital transformation. Our team partner with senior leaders to drive strategic and operational change, supported by Infosys’ world-class technical expertise. We deliver impactful solutions across industries through strong market relationships, deep consulting capability, and a collaborative, high-performing culture.

The Role
We are seeking an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join our European HR team on a 5-month maternity cover contract. In this role, you will be a first point of contact for employees, supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring smooth execution of HR operational processes across the UK and wider European region.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied HR support role and thrives in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Efficient and effective handling of daily HR administration and routine operational processes.
  • Provision of support to employees and managers on HR-related queries, working closely with the HR Manager.
  • Employee data and record management – ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all processing activities.
  • Provision of accurate, complete and timely inputs into the monthly payroll cycle.
  • Support for corporate HR initiatives, process optimisation, and proactive participation in European HR projects in collaboration with the wider HR team.
  • Liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in HR administration or HR services.
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written).
  • Strong communication and conflict-resolution abilities.
  • A proactive, service-oriented mindset and a hands-on approach.
  • Preferred: Experience working in an international company, entry-level HR certification (academic / vocational).

Benefits

For talented individuals seeking a dynamic environment with a diverse and innovative team, we offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Hybrid working model (weekly in office presence required)
  • Contributions towards pension and income-protection schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • A collaborative, high-performance culture where your work has real impact

Interested?
We’d love to hear from you — apply today and join a team where your contributions truly matter!

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Employee Assistance Programme: Employee Assistance Programme

Where Innovation meets Excellence. Infosys Consulting is a globally renowned management consulting firm that is on the front-line of industry disruption. We are a mid-size player with a supportive, entrepreneurial spirit that works with a market-leading brand in every sector, while our parent organization Infosys is a top-5 powerhouse IT brand that is outperforming the market and experiencing rapid growth. Our consulting business is annually recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths we offer to our consultants. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work culture that inspires everyone to deliver their best.

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