HR Officer in London

About Qargo

Qargo is a cloud-based (SaaS) Transport Management Platform. We are a scale-up based in London and Ghent (Belgium), rapidly expanding across Europe. The platform is an all-in-one system that handles everything from initial order entry to final invoicing. It optimises planning and has a built-in AI feature that automates lengthy manual tasks. Qargo is designed to help modern logistics operations run more efficiently, while increasing profitability and sustainability.

We’re looking for an HR Officer to join our team in London. If you’re looking to work in an international company in a role that offers autonomy, ownership, and impact, this is the role for you!

About the Role

As our HR Officer in London, you’ll play a key role in supporting our growing UK & Ireland team. You’ll be the go-to person for day-to-day HR questions, ensure smooth payroll and HR administration, and help create a positive, well-organised office environment. You’ll report to our People Team Lead and work closely with our People & Talent team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys the hands-on side of HR ops, is genuinely people-focused, and loves creating an office environment where everyone feels supported, connected, and at home.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR questions from our UK & Ireland team.
• Support the People Team Lead with operational HR administration.
• Assist with payroll coordination and liaise with external providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Keep up to date with changes in HR and employment legislation and requirements.
• Manage the London office → supplies, deliveries, access, and keeping our workspace welcoming and organised.
• Organise office and company events in the UK, from team socials and offsites to annual celebrations.
• Support employee engagement and internal communication initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR processes and UK employment requirements (right-to-work checks, documentation, etc.).
• Collaborate with the wider People & Talent team on global initiatives like engagement surveys, company events, and culture projects.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an HR or People Operations role and familiarity with UK payroll and benefits.
• Accurate and detail-oriented → you handle payroll and HR data with care.
• Service-minded → you believe HR is here to support; approachable, empathetic, and proactive.
• A true culture ambassador → you naturally embody Qargo’s values and help build connection and belonging.
• Organised and punctual → you manage multiple priorities smoothly.
• Strong communicator → clear, friendly, and professional in both written and spoken English.
• Hands-on and collaborative → you’re comfortable working independently and in close alignment with our People team.
• Event-driven → you enjoy planning gatherings and making the office a great place to be.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, international scale-up environment where your work has visible impact.
• A supportive and collaborative People & Talent team across the UK and Belgium.
• The opportunity to shape employee experience and culture at our London office.
• Hybrid working model: we’d love to see you in the office at least 3 days a week to stay connected with the team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with your experience.
• Fun company events, team offsites, and moments to celebrate success together.

We'd love to get to know you beyond your CV, part of the application includes a short 2–3 minute video presentation, where you can introduce yourself and share what excites you about recruitment, tech, and this role at Qargo.