People & Talent Assistant
About SHGH Group
We are a group of cross-border advisory firms, guiding clients through an unprecedented period of change in policy, politics, regulation, and sustainable growth. SHGH companies include strategy and communications consultancy Stonehaven, international sustainability consultancy Robertsbridge, and cross border economics, research and policy firm, Public First. As a Group we have offices in London, Singapore, and Indonesia.
The role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented People & Talent Assistant to join our team in London. This role is key to supporting our People function and ensuring a seamless experience for employees.
This role reports directly to the Head of People and is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to build a successful career in HR for a high-growth, purpose-driven business. In this role, you’ll take ownership of all HR administration across the employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to training, reward, and offboarding—while providing day-to-day HR support.
There is a huge amount of opportunity for growth and stretch, and to mould the role, with opportunities to work with colleagues globally and on interesting projects across the global employee value proposition including benefits design, policy development, systems improvement, employer brand, and expansion into new markets.
Responsibilities include :
HR Administration
Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
Drafting contracts, policies, and assisting with benefits administration.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth experience for new starters and leavers.
Talent Acquisition Support
Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications.
Post job adverts and manage applications through our ATS.
Support hiring managers with recruitment processes and candidate experience.
Employee Experience
Help organize engagement initiatives, events, training and guest speakers.
Respond to employee queries promptly and professionally.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed.
Assist with producing HR reports and metrics for leadership.
Internal Communications
Draft and distribute internal announcements and updates.
Support the creation of engaging content for internal channels (e.g., intranet, email, MS Teams).
Collaborate with managers to ensure consistent messaging across teams.
Working with our data team to enhance our automation and AI tools to effectively reflect HR policies
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience in HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
Qualifications relating to HR/CIPD qualification not mandatory but would be highly desirable.
Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems. Experience with ATS and using Sharepoint as a intranet is a plus.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage relationships at all levels.
Proactive, delivery-focused, and effective in dynamic, change-driven environments
High degree of initiative and an excellent team player.
Mature, professional and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary: £35,000, subject to experience
25 days annual holiday with additional office closure days
A discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and business performance
Enhanced company pension contribution of 5% of annual salary
Private healthcare cover, inclusive of dental and optical
An enhanced family leave package
Bike and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
An employee assistance programme with 24/7 access to online, phone or face-to-face counselling.
We are based in Central London, close to several public transport links and for anyone who prefers to cycle in we offer bike storage on site.
We encourage a mix of home and office-based working to help our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal goals, and continue to adapt to the changing needs of our workforce.
Equal Opportunities
SHGH Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity and equal pay regardless of background, including race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in this recruitment process, please get in touch.
Please apply by 16 January 2026.
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