Job Title: HR Assistant
Location: City of London
Role: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (Full time)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
Salary: Very Competitive
The firm
Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across key global markets. Known for delivering exceptional legal services to a diverse range of clients, the firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative, professional, and inclusive working environment.
The role
In your new role as an HR Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of HR services within a busy London office. Reporting into Director of HR and Administration, you will play a key role in ensuring HR processes run smoothly across the employee lifecycle. Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinating recruitment processes, including interview scheduling and communication with hiring managers and agencies.
- Supporting the onboarding process, preparing employment documentation and ensuring a positive new starter experience.
- Managing pre-employment screening and compliance checks.
- Coordinating inductions and orientation programmes for new employees.
- Supporting probation review processes and preparing associated documentation.
- Assisting with employee relations matters, including absence management, flexible working requests and other people-related issues.
- Coordinating offboarding activities, including leaver administration and exit processes.
- Maintaining accurate HR records, personnel files and HR documentation.
- Monitoring absence records and supporting payroll-related administration.
- Responding to employee queries and providing general HR support across the business.
- Assisting with HR projects, reporting requirements and wider administrative activities.
What do you need?
In order to be successful in this role you will need:
- Previous HR experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience working with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and broader employee lifecycle processes.
What do you get in return?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work at a growing and prestigious international law firm.
Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your resume. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ryder-reid-legal