Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position:

HR Assistant

Based at:

London Office (Holborn). In-person required, not a remote position.

Schedule:

Full-time (Mon-Fri, 8:00 to 4:30)

Salary:

Starting from 32,000

PURESEOUL is a fast-growing, multi-brand retailer bringing the best of Korean beauty to customers in the UK. We're on the lookout for a proactive and detail-driven

HR Assistant

to join our head office.

As we continue to grow our teams across the business, you'll play a key role in supporting the HR department by helping with day-to-day operations, assisting with ongoing cases, and being a reliable point of contact for staff queries. This role offers the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of HR activities from recruitment and onboarding to employee engagement and internal communications, while providing essential administrative support to the wider HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the end-to-end recruitment process

for both retail and head office roles, including drafting job descriptions, posting across various platforms, screening applications, and scheduling interviews to ensure a smooth and timely hiring process.

Coordinate interview logistics

, including liaising with candidates and hiring managers, preparing interview materials, and ensuring timely communication. Assist with the post-offer process by issuing offer letters and contracts, and ensuring all pre-employment checks and onboarding documentation are completed and filed.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records

in both digital HR systems and physical files, ensuring compliance with GDPR and internal policies. Regularly update department databases to reflect changes such as promotions, team transfers, and leavers.

Assist with payroll preparation

by gathering and verifying timesheet data, absence records, and employee payment pay data, ensuring accurate and timely submission to payroll for processing.

Serve as a first point of contact

for general HR queries from employees, providing timely and professional support or directing queries to relevant team members as appropriate.

Support employee engagement and training initiatives

, including coordinating training sessions, distributing employee surveys, and assisting with the planning and execution of internal communication campaigns and staff events.

Provide support during employee relations processes

, including note-taking during formal meetings, preparing relevant documentation, and ensuring clear, sensitive communication with employees throughout.

Deliver general administrative support

across HR and Operations, such as tracking absences, processing employee information updates, maintaining shared calendars, rolling out policy documents, and assisting with audits or compliance checks.

Important to Note:

Frequent Travel Expectations: Although the job is primarily based in Central London, candidates must have the flexibility for on-site work commitments. Travel may be required regularly, overnight, and on short notice in order to conduct in-person interviews for retail stores or location-based positions. Team Collaboration & Flexibility: As part of a small and dynamic team, there will be occasional opportunities to assist with activities outside of core responsibilities, such as helping with store openings, supporting team events, or assisting with ad-hoc projects. While these tasks are optional, we really value a collaborative spirit and the willingness to step in and support each other when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1+ year experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in retail, beauty, or a fast-paced environment Organised, efficient, and able to juggle multiple priorities Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail Familiarity with employment law, recruitment processes, and HR best practices Proficient with MS Office and HR systems A team player with a genuine interest in people and employee wellbeing

PERKS & BENEFITS

20% employee discount across our online and offline stores Holiday allowance of 28 days pro rata Comfy and casual dress code Company Pension Scheme Opportunity for professional growth and development
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Share with us your favourite K-beauty brands/products and why. How many years of HR experience do you have?
Work Location: In person