Job Description

We have a temporary need for an HR Officer to support our small HR team. At Quarto we are proud to create inspiring books for adults and children published across the globe, offering a vibrant place to thrive.

Contract

Fixed term, 6 months.

Closing date

19 October 2025.

(We may close early due to a high volume of applications)

Salary

From 31,000 per year

Working hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09.30 am to 5.30 pm. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home.

About the role

As temporary HR Officer, you will support the team answering general HR queries, carrying out HR administration tasks, and providing expert advice on a wide range of HR matters.

What you will be involved in

Advising on key HR operational procedures and guiding managers on non-complex employee relations Supporting employee life-cycle administration, drafting HR documentation, and benefits administration Administer the monthly payroll solving queries with our payroll provider Helping maintain staff records Managing and utilising our HRIS Analysing HR data Supporting HR projects and initiatives as required

About you

With minimum 2 years' generalist HR experience, you will be skilled at drafting HR documentation, administering employee life cycle tasks, and providing guidance on HR operational procedures and standard ER matters. You will have payroll admin experience and be a confident Excel user.

You will be able to show you can:

Deliver the highest standards of HR service Advise management and staff with confidence Problem solve independently using your HR knowledge Multitask in a busy, open plan environment Use your attention to detail to ensure data accuracy Communicate proactively

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter to jazmin.yanez@quarto.com by the closing date and state the vacancy name in the email subject title.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Life insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have hands-on experience with monthly payroll tasks? Do you have hands-on experience advising on standard HR operational procedures and ER matters?
Experience:

Human resources: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1

Application deadline: 19/10/2025