Job descriptionOverview MontaguEvans is aUKproperty consultancy that helps clients unlock value from complexity, becausethat’swhere the most meaningful opportunities live. Our purpose is to bring clarity, creativity, and conviction to the complex. We are experts who collaborate to create value, not just preserve it and our team is built for impact, not oversight. We specialise in high-value, complex assets across the property lifecycle, where political,technicalor commercial challenges demand a joined-up approach. The HR Team at Montagu Evans enables to the business todeliveritsobjectivesby providing the right people at the right time.It is a dynamic and vibrant team of10,covering the full spectrum of HR activity(including Recruitment and Payroll). The HRAssistantplays a vital role in delivering a seamless and high-quality people experience across the full employee lifecycle. This roleis often the first point of contact for employees so acts as an ambassador for the teamrepresentingthe employee experience at the firm. This roleprovides operational HR support to the business, with a strong focus on onboarding,HR systems and data,early careers professional qualificationadministration, L&D administration,payroll& benefitsupport, andmaintainingaccurateHR systems and data. Working closely with the whole HR team, and teams across the firm, the HR Assistant ensures consistent, well-structured processes that enhance the employee journey from entry to progression. This role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to continually improve how the HR function supports Montagu Evans’ people and culture.As a business we are going through a period of growth and change. Our HR team is central to this, with manylarge scaleprojects and needing to look to the future on improving HR processes and the employee experience through data and AI. The successful candidate will commence by Monday 14 September 2026. Responsibilities Onboarding * Managethe full onboarding experience, includingissuing contracts and onboarding packs,co-ordinating induction programmes with internal stakeholders,running theHR induction andensuring completion ofmandatory training sessions. * Supporting the EarlyCareersTalent Manager to design,manageand support delivery of theinductionprogrammefor all Early Careers cohorts. * Liaising with IT and internal teams to ensure new joiners have all required equipment, access, and resources. * Proactively ensures all stakeholders are kept up to date with a new starter’s onboarding Employee Lifecycle Administration * Prepareand issuedocumentationacrossthe full employee lifecycle, includingnewjoiners, including coordination ofonboarding packs,promotions, contractualchangesandleaverdocumentation). * Coordinatesthe post-hire Early Careers journey, including APC enrolment, mock assessments, performancereviewsand feedback cycles * Provideshigh-qualityadministrative supportacross HR activities contributing to the efficient running of the HR function and continuous improvement of processes HRoperations,systems,dataand automation * Takes ownership ofmaintainingaccurateemployee data, ensuring records are updated promptly and consistently throughout the employee lifecycle * Uses Cascade and Qlik (dashboards) to input and align HR data, generate reports, andmaintainaccurateemployee records, ensuringdata isaccurate,completeand reliable * Drive theoptimisation of automated workflows in Cascade, ensuring HR processes scale effectively in line with firm growth * Maintain and improve system-driven trigger pointsand data capture(e.g. absence management thresholds, probation alerts) to ensuretimelyandaccurateHR actions * Champion data integrity by regularly reviewing system accuracy andensuring clean, reliable, consistent HR informationas the one source of truth, * Process data in line with the firm’s privacy notice and data protection legislation,ensuring confidentiality at all times. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support * Support monthly payroll activity by ensuringaccuratedata flow into payroll cycles andassistingwith reporting requirements. * Provide general administrative support across benefits and reward processes as needed. Learning & Development * Support thecoordination ofL&D programmes, including planning, coordination,communicationand evaluationactivities. * Coordinate andassistwith the rollout of development programmes for Early Careers, in collaboration with APC Successand the CPD committee * Analyseannual review data toidentifythemesthat inform evolvingL&Dpriorities. This role will also provide ad hoc support on HR projects that occur, supporting team members during absences andbeing anambassador of the firm’s culture internally and externally. Qualifications * Previousexperience of working in an HR department * Experience within professional services isadvantageous * Keen interest in HR Data and operations * Innovative thoughtpaired with excellent organisation skills * Proactivity in making improvements using data,techand AI * Good understanding of employment policies and procedures * Excellent communicator, both written and verbal * Attention to detail, analytical and commercially aware. * Strong desireto enhance the employee experienceat each step * Hands on, teamplayerwith a can-do attitude * High service delivery skills J-18808-Ljbffr