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About the Role

This is a hands-on HR & Talent Administrator role ideal for someone at the start of their career looking to gain broad, practical experience in HR and Talent. You will support the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to HR operations, gaining a comprehensive understanding of a People team's functions. The role involves working closely with the HR & Talent team on projects, audits, and process improvements, with opportunities for growth and increased responsibility.

Responsibilities

Support the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, leavers, and contract changes.
Assist with recruitment activities such as posting vacancies, reviewing applications, conducting introductory calls, coordinating interviews, and updating candidates.
Ensure HR systems and employee data are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant.
Manage and follow up on DBS and pre-employment checks.
Support probation processes, ensuring timely reviews and follow-up on outcomes.
Provide employment references and support other employee documentation.
Assist with HR reporting and audits to provide insights for data-driven people decisions.
Support the coordination of training and development activities, including courses, conferences, and budgets.
Participate in HR & Talent projects and process improvements, contributing own ideas.
Provide general support to the wider HR team and contribute where value can be added.

Requirements

Previous HR, Talent, or administrative experience is a bonus, but not essential.
People-focused with a genuine interest in helping hire, develop, and retain talent.
Curious and eager to learn, excited by the opportunity to build broad HR and Talent knowledge.
Articulate and engaging with confident communication skills.
Proactive with a willingness to take ownership and go the extra mile.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Problem-solving abilities and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
Adaptable and comfortable juggling priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Team player, collaborative, approachable, and supportive of others.
Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
Tech curious and comfortable learning new systems.

Skills

HR administration
Talent acquisition support
Onboarding
HR systems management
Data accuracy
Compliance
Reporting
Auditing
Training coordination
Project involvement
Process improvement
Communication
Organization
Problem-solving
Adaptability
Teamwork
Discretion
Tech curiosity

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Entry-level
Early career

Benefits

£500 personal training budget
Health Insurance (via EquipsMe) including Dental, Eyecare and Employee Assistance Program
Death in Service (4 x Base Salary)
Season ticket loans
5 week sabbatical after 5 years
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
Enhanced maternity (6 months fully paid) and paternity (3 weeks fully paid)
Access to PerkBox
Pension scheme via salary sacrifice with up to 7% employer match
In-office wellbeing services (manicures, massages, barbers)
Cycle to work scheme
50% discount on Arena Flowers orders

About the Company

Smart's mission is to transform retirement, savings, and financial wellbeing globally.
We partner with governments and financial institutions in the UK and internationally.
Our cloud-native digital platform is revolutionizing retirement savings.
We are a financial technology business focused on innovation and customer-centric digital change.
Smart offers the opportunity to develop world-class technological solutions and work with like-minded individuals.
Colleagues appreciate Smart's culture and the positive impact on savers' financial outcomes.
The work at Smart goes beyond a typical 9-to-5, offering a sense of purpose.

Equal Opportunity

Smart is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and welcome differences in background, experience, thinking, and identity.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.
We are committed to supporting reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and in the workplace.