Gatekeeper is looking for a HR Associate to join our small, agile People team in an early-career role focused on employee experience and operations. You'll play a key part in supporting our people, managing essential data, and contributing to projects that improve our workplace.
What You'll Do
- Support managers and employees by responding to day-to-day People Operations enquiries with empathy, clarity and discretion.
- Maintain accurate employee data across all internal systems and records.
- Assist with onboarding, offboarding and mandatory training programmes.
- Draft employee documentation, including contracts and reference letters.
- Coordinate pre-employment checks and ensure smooth candidate experiences.
- Help administer payroll by collaborating with Finance and external providers.
- Support the management of employee benefits and liaise with external partners.
- Contribute to projects that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing and People Operations processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, automate or improve internal workflows.
- Create and maintain People Operations reporting to inform decision-making.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 2 years’ of professional experience, ideally in HR.
- Strong emotional intelligence, with an approachable, people-centered style.
- High attention to detail and a reputation for accuracy in everything you do.
- Discretion and integrity, especially when handling sensitive information.
- Curiosity and initiative—you take direction well but also spot what needs doing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A genuine passion for employee experience and developing your HR career.
Nice to Have
- An HR qualification or studies would be an advantage but not a requirement.
Team & Environment
You'll join a small, agile and supportive People team where you’ll receive guidance while also having room to take ownership and work proactively. Gatekeeper is a diverse, multicultural environment spanning 15 countries, where differences are respected and welcomed.
Benefits & Compensation
- 100% remote working anywhere in the UK.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including: Private health cover, Company pension scheme, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection.
- Learning & Development opportunities for lifelong learners.
- All the technology you need to do your best work.
- Gatekeeper for Good: match funding for charitable initiatives.
- Company retreats.
Work Mode
This role is 100% remote and open to candidates based anywhere within the United Kingdom.
